Front Brake replacement problem

[Canuck]

Hey guys,

Ran into a problem after i installed the front brake pads.

They are in contact with the disc without having pressure on the handle.

do i need to air bleed the brakeline now?
or.. use a "C" Clamp to push the pressure back on the master cylinder(if that is the correct term)?

or... is there always supposed to be a hair of contact between the pads and the disc...??