Don Kennedy's description of how to fit the clips from his rear brakes article here explains the correct order for the clips, but doesn't mention where you fit the boot... I've also read a post on the "SE5a barn find 24v conversion - 40mpg!" thread HERE which explains about reversing the direction of fitting for a couple of clips to make assembly easier... but the numbers on my parts diagram don't match those in the post and I'm not sure which clips to reverse! The post shows a picture of the distance washer, spring plate and retaining plate, but the instructions refer to the clips by number (11,12 & 13) without referencing which number refers to which clip! So now I'm all confused

Then how do I fit the rubber boot? Does it go on first to be held by the spring plate? or is it held by the retaining plate? or does it go on after all the U clips have been fitted and just drape over the top? I couldn't tell when I dis-assembled as it all seem to be mangled together.....
I obviously want to get it right on reassembly and ensure that the cylinders slide easily in the back plate, whilst the boot keeps all the crud out. I am planning to use the 'adding a nut trick' to the handbrake lever slot too in order to improve handbrake efficiency as referred to in Don Kennedy's article.
Any and all advice welcome!