slot into them so that I could get the cable through when I fit them over the 

hub. That moves the hub at the end of the sheath back far enough so that the original clip and pin will fit up to the parking brake lever in the caliper.
Got the assy back from Rich Kamp, and everything went back together fine. (The holes in the rotor appear to be too big for the 3/8" studs that hold the wheel on - however, the diameter of the stud increases to ½" near the flange, so that once the wheel is on there is a tight fit). EXCEPT, I couldn't get the pads to clear the rotor on the left wheel. After much head scratching (even started to sand the pads down), I finally figured out that the calipers are adjustable. So after sticking the end of an open-end wrench into slots on the edge of the caliper piston and rotating clockwise, I had the necessary clearance (told you I'd find a way to screw up).
So, how does it stop? It stops great. There is a noticeable improvement over the drum setup. Can't wait for 
Thunderhill!