Thanks so much! I agree the new wheels really expose and highlight the brakes, however the stock brakes are smooth, quiet and function perfectly for the diving I do. If anything I might paint the calipers black just to blend them in a bit better.
I also own a GTI that is my sporty/tuner car that I occasionally drive “spiritedly” so I feel no need to drive the CX-9 hard (especially when the kids are inside) and thus no need to upgrade the brakes. A big brake kit would look killer no doubt, just not worth it for me.