How did this work? upside down brake actuation arm?

[Timsalways]

Originally Posted by 160B

Here is a photo showing the correct installation of the service and emergency brake rods and actuating arms.

Awesome! Thanks, here is a picture of what I had, I never knew it was wrong. I have for days been trying to figure out the anti rattler set up. I have many manuals but the best detailed info is right here. I am going to swap out the backing plate to the other side. Also, there is a return spring on my service brake arm? It don't even fit right, and also there is no spring on the emergency brake, Do I need these? Thanks,