that's correct. If making it easier for the foot is the goal..
Pressure = Force/area.
All other things equal, more area would be reduced pressure for the same force.
Therefore more force to onbtain the same system pressure.
And the distribution block should have nothing to do with it as explained above and in the Chrysler books.
maybe something is not working hydraulicaly.
maybe everything is fine and you just don't like the effort level.
maybe the linings aren't providing enough intial grab due to contamination or just that lining.