How can I get the front brakes on my bike from rubbing against the tire?

A kid messed with my bike and now the front brakes on it slightly rub against the tire, causing it to slow down much faster. How can I adjust them to fix this problem? Also the tire itself seems a little loose.How can I get the front brakes on my bike from rubbing against the tire?It might not be the brakes. Check these 2 below before adjusting the brakes.

1. Check that the wheel is firmly attached and aligned properly. Place bike on the ground. If it has a quick release lever then release it, make sure the axle is firmly in the fork, and then close the lever making sure there is medium resistance. The medium resistance ensures that the lever won't simply vibrate open. If it has axle nuts get a properly fitting wrench, loosen both nuts first and then tighten down.

2. Check the straightness of the wheel. Do this by spinning the wheel and watching for a wobble side to side. If it wobbles a lot, that is from one brake pad to the other, go to your local bike shop and get you wheels trued.



If neither problem above exists, then adjust your brakes.

For V or long arm brakes, see the first link

For cantilevers, see second link

For race bike sidepull brakes (ones where the arms reach from the top and pinch the wheel like a hand and thumb), see 3rd link



If all this doesn't help or is the least bit confusing, go to your local bike shop. They should be able to help you easily and quickly if it is a single simple thing.How can I get the front brakes on my bike from rubbing against the tire?take plyers and pull them apart duhHow can I get the front brakes on my bike from rubbing against the tire?First check to make sure your front wheel is properly seated and bolted into your forks. Once the front wheel is in place you can begin adjusting your brake. Depending on what type of brake you have, you can adjust it from side to side in different ways. For a cantilever style brake there are little screws on each side that adjust the spring tension; just a small turn to either side will make a big difference. For a u-brake (old bmx style) you'll need to tighten and subsequently loosen the rear bolt until the pads are even.

good luck