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What braided steel lines do for you is they reduce the amount of pedal travel required.  Why?  Because part of the pedal travel you feel is the expansion of the rubber lines under pressure.  They won't improve braking, and if you are not use to the feel, it is very easy to push the pedal more than required, so until you get use to it, you may have some less than smooth stops after installing them.  I have never heard that stainless lines need to be replaced every year.  I do know that not all braided steel lines are DOT approved. In which case, technically, installing non-DOT approved brakelines is against the law.