Smooth Braking and Turning

[Andy]

Good discussion, guys. I'm struggling with this squeezing on the brakes thing. I can't get the right balance between getting on them smoothly yet quickly and calculating the proper distance. I either scrub too much speed off or come in too hot. It seems like in my car at least, if I get on the brakes hard immediately as late as possible in the shortest time possible, I get through turns faster and seemingly more control. Some of the younger instructors are okay with it while some of the older guys are telling me it's a no-no.

What steps did you guys use to improve your braking?