Bicycle Mechanics - Rims rubbing against disc brake pads

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mightypudge
06-28-03, 06:15 PM
This evening I took my wheels off my bike to wash it. When I put the wheels back on, I noticed that on both wheels the rims are now rubbing against one of the disc brake pads and preventing them from moving as freely as before.

I was extra careful while washing the bike to not accidentally mess with the brake or gear cables.

Am I missing something? What should I do to fix this? As far as I know, the rims were not rubbing against the brake pads before.


mechBgon
06-28-03, 06:16 PM
What brand & model of brakes? Also, by "disc," do you mean that you have disc brakes, or did that word just sneak in there? ;)

mightypudge
06-28-03, 06:25 PM
Nope, they are actual disc brakes. Shimano 515 I believe.


mightypudge
06-28-03, 06:40 PM
OK, never mind. I put my wheels on incorrectly. DUH!

Got it now. :)