I did get them set by hand, AND gave the Ebrake a workout. Oh, and I thought it might get better as they broke in, but they seem to be getting WORSE the more I drive it.
I would have to hear it. Not a wheel bearing issue as it would be a constant.
Oh they arent weak... trust me. My kids learned a few new words as I repeatedly tried to put the springs back in unsuccessfully.
I know what you mean, lol. Sadly, they still could he weak - your hands aren't made for supporting things that stop a 2 ton vehicle though :-D
Just to give a bit more credit to my posts BTW - been I'm the field for a decade, learned for folks who were in the field for anywhere from w to 4 decades, and currently ASE certified