I assume it does NOT have black anodized rims, which compromise braking performance. KoolStop salmon pads will help quite a bit. Another trick is to replace just the levers with aero-style units, which will boost your braking force by about 10%. I had to do this on my Bianchi, because the original Modolo levers required too long a finger reach for fast braking from me. I substituted aero Shimano units, which helped noticeably. but braking was still horrible w/ black Shimano pads.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069