Originally Posted by
kissTheApex
Perhaps. In my experience, I find the lever travel to lock up to be more on the rim brakes. I’m on my last set of kool stop salmons though, and they do compress more compared to the black Ultegra rubber that came with the group set.
Brake levers aren't simple on/off switches. Hydraulic discs require less effort to increase braking than mechanical rim brakes. Less effort = less fatigue.
If you ever try a long mountain descent, you might one day understand why this is important.