Rear Bike Break Won't Release Completely?

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I took the back wheel off of my bike and I was able to put it on okay and there seemed to be no problem. But when I grip the lever for the rear break it won't release completely. It breaks and when I release the lever I can still continue moving but I can hear the break rubbing slightly on the wheel. To completely release the break I have to push forward on the lever. This was not happening before so I'm sure something happened when I took off the wheel. Any ideas on how to fix the break or the lever so it releases and breaks as it should?
 
the spring system might have jogged loose. There is a little spring lever underneath the brake arm. If you play with it a little you should be able to fix it. BUt if your not sure take it to a professional.
 
Make sure the whole cable is free, sounds like its hung up on a cable stop. Also make sure the wheel is seated in the end of the dropout. If the wheel is just a little off it will rub against on of the brake pads.

http://bicycletutor.com/part/brake/
 
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