I fought with mine for ny on two weeks for I gave up. Every time I got the hook on the lever the bottom would pop out. So I decided to order some new ones from Mac's. When they got here I tried to put them on they went so easy I could not believe it. As I suspected the others I had the straight end was to short was not able to stay hook at the bottom. Richard/Ca
PS when working on the emergency brake return spring. Pull the main brake lever towards the front the car so it will be out of way.