Use a high performance brake fluid
If you want that hard pedal feel, nothing beats manual brakes. The pedal feel of my 93 is a bit soft when I mash the brakes, but with the abs, it stops great! There is a difference in the quality of fluid and old fluid should be replaced every couple of years. Look for a high performance glycol based fluid like the one from
Motul. There is some great info on brake fluid at:
afcoracing