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Pinigis
From Orbeca, "Because of their safety, effectiveness, power, modulation, maintenance, ride, comfort, confidence and once again, safety, the disc brake system far exceeds the traditional rim brake system."
From ericsbikeshop.com, "Disc brakes, on the other hand, apply pressure to a rotor at the center of the wheel at the hub. This brings about three primary riding advantages. Most importantly, disc brakes give you better braking control versus rim brakes. They allow you to stop more quickly, accurately, with control, and at the speed you want in a variety of conditions."
From CyclingWeekly, "The advantages of disc brakes, with their improved control and reliability show the system certainly has its appeals."
Maybe stability wasn't the best word, control may be better.
I agree that overall disks brakes are better and would not argue otherwise, the fact that they concentrate the force nearer the axle is one of their few negatives.