bent the brake dust shield

2000 LEXUS ES 300
12,800 MILES
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IMGREGORY7483
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Changed rear break pads and bent the brake dust shield. how would i go about bending it back so it doesn't scrape rotor? the right rear break dust shield is making slight contact with the rotor.
Jun 29, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Usually you can bend them back by hand. We've all done that. If it's too tough, you'll need a large pliers to tug on it. You might also be able to wedge a screwdriver between the rotor and shield to pry it back.
Jun 29, 2012 at 8:01 PM
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