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Are all 4 drums adjusted properly?

Have your buddy pump the pedal (with the car running if it has power assist) about 5 times and then hold it. While he is holding pressure on the pedal, open the bleeder (his foot should go down) and then close the bleeder before he lifts his foot off.

Repeat this process 3 times at each wheel then check the pedal. It may even take one more go around (3x's each wheel).

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, helper has to pump the pedal 3 or 5 times and hold down while you crack the bleeder, then retighten it before he lets off the pedal. AND the brake shoes need to be adjusted close before this starts. You sound like you are on the right track, but execution may be a little off. I've been there!