Here is a simple and cheap kit -

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The likely cause that you posted was blocked out by the shop manual picture . Please reply again.  thanks

The Adjustable Prop Valve was recommended as part of the Purchase to allow fine "tuning" the Front and Rear Brake Bias. I had One on the last 56 when I added Disc Brake and found it very useful. I have asked for clarification from the supplier on whether or not there is a Residual Valve in the new Master already. If there is I don't need to ad another One.

  

oldcarmark-

The Adjustable Prop Valve was recommended as part of the Purchase to allow fine "tuning" the Front and Rear Brake Bias. I had One on the last 56 when I added Disc Brake and found it very useful"

A proportioning valve is not used on four wheel drum. Brake balance/bias is achieved by shoe and wheel cylinder size.

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I think you'll find the linings would of been generic , and if your drums are oversize they will never fit well or work. You need to take your drums to a place that does linings and have them measure and use correct oversize linings . 
You dont need to bench bleed a single Cyl master Cyl. DONT push the pedal all the way to the floor in a single either.  Buy speed bleeders and make your life easy. 



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Residual pressure valves are usually found only on drum brake masters.  Disc/drum masters usually use a combination block (residual pressure and prop valves) 

lThe Adjustable Prop Valve was recommended as part of the Purchase to allow fine "tuning" the Front and Rear Brake Bias. I had One on the last 56 when I added Disc Brake and found it very useful. I have asked for clarification from the supplier on whether or not there is a Residual Valve in the new Master already. If there is I don't need to ad another One.[/quote]



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When all the dust and smoke clears, it is usually improper shoe adjustment. If after a proper adjustment you don't have a good pedal, you go further (after allowing proper shoe seating).

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2 inches of brake pedal is just as good as a full one..your shoes not fitting the drum has nothing to do with how much pedal you have.

i forgot to add bleeding your master cylinder will not help.you only do that when putting on a new master and dont want to bleed your wheels.if your wheels are bleed properly only 2 things are left wrong master cylinder or the rod is to short.what did you have for brakes before you done them over.

...'ya know ...

This is exactly why I try to avoid brake theory discussions ...

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