Parking brake cable issue

[cpnbnanamn]

So, I'm trying to replace the parking brake cable and I have picked up a new front cable from Inline Tubing... The initial problem I had was that when I try clamping the cable onto the bracket and pull the handle, it pulls right through the clamp. So, I bent in part of the clamp to try and keep it form pulling through. That helped... sorta. Now, what's happening, when I clamp the cable in, it binds up. As soon as I take the bolt out of the bracket, and leave the clamp around the cable, it loosens up moves freely. WTH?
What am I doing wrong?