My aim wasn't to start a any kind of brake debate. Yes, rim calipers stopped me fine for years. I only got a bike with disc breaks this past summer. I do like them better, on all fronts, mechanical and cosmetic.

Btw by more efficient I meant hydraulic disc brakes require less force on the lever to create more stopping power then there rim clamping counterparts. They have a more precise feel, to me, also. Cleaner looks, meaning they don't burn off your rim paint or leave behind rubber goo smudge. IMHO disc breaks also score higher in the cool department. Obviously that counts to some of us

Well tuned, both types of brakes stop great.

Inclines don't cause brakes to stop working, of course not, but they do speed you up. That was the real point here, get it got it?....gooood lol.