Is the bottom cable adjuster frozen, or is the cable adjustment the problem? Make sure the bottom of the shoes are seated correctly in the cable adjuster slots.

Just did my parking brakes on C280 and everything has to be centered correctly before the rotor can be put on. Looks from the picture that the bottom parking brake adjuster attached to the cable is not fully retracted. Also make sure the top of the shoes ears are fully seated in the adjuster.

Had problems with the bottom adjuster attached to the cable being completely frozen with rust. Lots of work cleaning and freeing the mechanism.

Hope the helps

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