1) stop putting your finger in the way. lol!
2) using channel lock pliers and a pair of cut off pliers you need to hold the ball end with the channel locks and squeeze gently between them and the spring with the cut off pliers. Then pull the handles of the cut off pliers toward the channel locks. That will compress the spring a little. Tighten down more on the cutting pliers (but not enough to cut thru) then move the channel locks closer and do it again. It kinda acts like a crude wratchet. Also, make sure you brake is off.
3) if you cannot master that one then loosen up the brake cable adjusting nut u see the drivers floor.
