I did new pads on my '01 F-150 front and rear. I am now getting a little rub on my front rotors. I didn't bleed the lines when I replaced the pads, would that have prevented the rub? And the next qestion is how do I bleed them? I know it sounds elementary, but I've somehow avoided bleeding brakes until now. Thanks for your help and patients!

 

Bleeding the brakes should have nothing to do with your problem.
It's more likely caused by a rust ridge on the edge of the rotors.
You can either remove the rotors and replace them or have them resurfaced or try to knock the rust ridge off of them. Sometimes just light hammering will remove most of the rust buildup.