going back to manual disc brakes from power

I've never liked the feel of the power brakes.
The booster/brake "feel" is tunable.
I agree that the factory system was ridiculously sensitive.
As to M/Cs, there are three or 4 sizes to choose from, each smaller one offers more pedal travel and requires less leg- power.
As to the booster, you can adjust when and how much assist you get by adjusting the pushrod length within a narrow window, between too short and/or too long..
My happy place was the 15/16ths M/C .