A method of forming a photovoltaic cell module uses a cell press having a table and a plate that is spaced from and moveable relative to the table. A pair of brake shoes, a shoe drive mechanism and an anchor pin are constituted to be directly attached to the circular plate portion of the mount bracket without interposing the backing plate. The force distributor comprises a spring element comprising a first portion and a second portion with the first portion extending radially outward from the second portion.