99 Elantra rear drum pad replacement
 

Hello everyone,

I'm trying to replace the rear pads on my sister's 99 Elantra
and am running into a problem trying to get the top and bottom springs
off. I'm trying with a needle nose pliers but as soon as they grip
onto the spring, they slip off. I've tried to wedge a flathead
screwdriver behind the spring but still can't get enough room to slip
the pliers behind. Is there some special tool that I need or something
that I'm missing here to get that spring out? Usually on my Hondas the
spring is thick enough and there is enough room that I use a
screwdriver that has a locking hook to get the spring off. Any help
would be greatly appreciated.

Nick