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Brake modulation play a big roles, slacken the brake a little can make it easier to modulated, i.e. a longer pull instead of a shorter pull to perform an emergency stop, decent brake pads will also make it easier to take less effort to brake quickly.
Lastly, how was her reach when on the hood? if it's a little long, it'll make it slightly harder to operate the brakes effectively.
Pop down to your LBS and ask for shim, Specialized make some bigger one AFAIK.