Update: I eventually gave up. Took it to the Mexican auto shop I know down the street. Come to find the brake shoes I bought were “defective.” I triple checked the parts and showed Jorge, the only guy who speaks English there. We confirmed they were the right ones.
He had his guys grind...
Well I have to say I am experiencing the same problem. After replacing both parking brake cables as well. I have double checked and triple checked the parts to make sure they are an exact fit for my gf’s 2008 RAV4. I’ve purchased: 2 parking brake cables, brand new shoes, brand new rotors, all...