Rear wheel rubbing brake pad

[Leatherneck 3/9]

(10-18-2011, 07:51 PM)DaveM Wrote:  I think what you're talking about are called chain tensioners. If so, they help you adjust the position of the rear wheel in the frame. It may be that you didn't have them and the rear axle bolts tight enough to prevent slipping. Google chain tensioners to see if we're talking about the same thing and how to set them.

One note, align the wheel to the frame (center between the seat stays and chain stays) and make sure the chain is tight enough. THEN align the brake to the wheel. Don't use the brake to decide if the wheel is in the right place.

Thanks. I'll look it up. And great tip on not using the break to align the wheel. That's excactly what I was doing.