When replacing brake hoses, you can choose standard rubber or stainless-steel-braided lines. Both work; they trade cost against pedal feel. Here is how stainless and rubber brake hoses compare.
Rubber hoses
Rubber is the factory standard - flexible, quiet, and inexpensive. Its downside is that it swells slightly under pressure and degrades with age, cracking or ballooning after many years; see bad hose symptoms. A quality rubber hose is perfectly fine for normal driving.
Stainless-braided hoses
Stainless-braided hoses have a Teflon-type inner tube wrapped in a steel braid that resists expansion. Because they barely swell, they give a firmer, more consistent pedal - noticeable under hard or repeated braking; see lines vs hoses.
Which to choose
For most daily drivers, quality rubber is the practical choice. For performance, track use, or anyone who wants the firmest pedal, stainless-braided is worth it. Both must be the correct length and fitment for your vehicle.
Install right
Whichever you pick, route the hose clear of moving and hot parts, avoid twisting it, and bleed the brakes after; see brake hose replacement. Keep the whole system fresh with quality pads and hardware.