Well I ran out of time to do this so instead I got the second car running so now I can just leave it as long as I need to. Now I can save my frustration for the rear disc swap now.
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use this video as guidance, i think it helps visualize how to do it with the brake spring tool at least. Its most likely from a 3rd gen accord but I think its the same rear drum setup.
go to 1:45 for the upper return spring part
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I just did this on the wagon. I used a large furniture clamp across the shoes to hold them in place (deep enough on the shoes to engage the lip on the backing plate so the shoes and cylinder pistons wouldn't disengage), then I ground a slot in the center of an old flat bladed screwdriver so the end of the spring wouldn't slide off, then I was able to use both hands to push the end of the spring into place.90 LX 4dr 5 spd 396,014 (sold 1/1/2022) - MRT: http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=201450
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