Does putting honey on your front wheel improve your brakes?

Question

Sorry, it's a ridiculous question but someone told my youngest son to do this because his brakes are not working properly and I wondered whether anyone else has heard of this "Wives tale" before I allow him to fiddle around.

Personally, I prefer my honey on toast!

Answer 1

That's as dumb as dirt jumping on a carbon road bike

Answer 2

it might for a second or two! eat your toast!

Answer 3

I like honey on my biscuits. I wouldn't do it. Just tighten them up.

Answer 4

I have bikes older than you, and I've never heard that.  

The brakes need adjusting, the pads need to be replaced, or both.

Its also possible the rim needs truing.