Installing rebuilt rear backing plate

[coyledad46]

Hi--
Got my rear brakes done by Snyder's. I can snake the service brake lever through the radius rod, but it's in the wrong position, and I can't make the lever rotate to the upright position where it needs to be to attach the brake rod. When I put it through the radius rod, it's in a horizontal position. I took it off and still can't figure out how to get it upright. Suggestions?