On Dec 2, 4:47*pm, matthelliwell wrote:
On Dec 1, 11:11*pm, "DerbyBoy" No-one wrote:

Grandson's bike has a rather fierce front brake which tends to throw him
over the handlebars when he uses it. How can I tame it?

May be adjusting the brake blocks so the rear touches the rim first
will help make it a bit less harsh.

Matt

Yes, absolutely - if the front of the pad is toed in then the forces
will pull the pad onto the rim causing excessive braking force
particularly if the toe in is significant.

As a grandfather you are of the generation who maintained their own
bikes and should know all this ! No young or middle aged person knows
these sort of things now and relies on the bike shop to do it for
them.
Rob