Civic EG

I'm trying to replace my brake shoes on my 94 coupe (manual). I have it apart and know where everything goes, but I am having a hard time getting the upper return spring back in. Ive tried using a clamp to pull it across to the other side but it wont reach, same with a brake tool. Any tips on how to get this back on?

I believe they make a special took, kind of like a big set of pliers with a hook on one end, that makes this job easier. It took me like 4-5 hrs to replace my rear brakes back in the day before I heard of such a tool.

Get a pair of Integra trailing arms with discs lol...
My friend's a mechanic and said ensure the ebrake isn't on if it is and all should pop back in. If not get another pair of hands to hold one side of the spring in place while you replace it back into position.

use wire cutters ^_^ It WONT cut them, but they bite great. Ive done it tons of times