did you use the adjuster star wheel to make the e brake pads about dragging the rotor when its put back on?

the C clips that hold the cable ends in place at rear spindles also rust out, fall out and the cable is now slack and no brake on one side. i had the clip go bye bye, used a hose clampto keep it in place. been there 3-4 years now. my ebrake works like a champ.