Also, on the bottom spring should it install and loop from on top instead of going under the shoes?
May not make a difference but I know the top spring has to be installed from the bottom and go under the star-adjuster.

I made note that the bottom spring was installed on top when I did my parking brakes.

If the bottom cable adjust is not free it will create the problem you are describing.

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