Post war brakes question.

[Mart]

How hard should it be??

To fit the springs??

I am trying to put together some later brakes for my 32 project. I have 48 style backing plates, later shoes but no original springs. I only have repro springs. Even using grips I can't pull them into place.

Has anyone else had trouble with these springs?

I have a way of doing it, but it seems unnaturally difficult and actually bent the spring.

Mart.