[TR] rear brakes

[J.RANDOLPH SANDNER]

listers,
i am trying to replace the rear wheel cylinders.
i replaced the linings a few years ago, and seem to remember just pulling 
the shoes off, placing the springs, and putting the shoes back on, /c out 
having to remove/ replace the springs after the shoes were in place.
now cannot just pull the shoes out..................
any suggestions?
randy sandner
74.5 tr6