Pushing the brake pedal would be better
In terms of brake wear and keeping temps under control, you will always be better burying the pedal into the floor than you will being softer with it. However, every corner and every condition will dictate a different braking technique, so as has been said there really is no correct answer. I tend to brake earlier and softer with a view to unsettling the car as little as possible which works for me, but even I'm aware that's not technically the right thing to do.
Yeah I find I'm doing that too, also not trusting the brakes makes me want to have a lower exit speed of track if that happens Hoping next outing will change that somewhat, can't wait to get a proper setup, brakes and tyres 100% and let it rip!
Thanks for the input guys, Zugara.. go back to the alco