Back to basics. Check the top pivot points on the shoes are fully seated on the pivot stud, the star wheel prongs slot is clear of junk and fully seated in the slot on each shoe, the ebrake mechanism is properly assembled and slackened. Got all the right parts?
Maybe post a picture so we can see if...


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