After bleeding the braking system again, I noticed the additional pressure created by the new master cylinder caused the rear wheel cylinders to leak. Fortunately, I had a new set of wheel cylinders in stock. First, the brake drums, shoes and defective wheel cylinders were removed.
The new wheel cylinders are then fitted to the backing plate. 
The new cylinders are held in place by a rubber boot that protects the mechanism from road debris. The hydraulic fittings were cleaned thoroughly.
Next, the brake shoes, springs and retaining clips are refitted.
Finally, the brake drums are fitted and the initial wheel cylinder adjustment is made.
Before the brakes system can be bled again, two defective brake lines must be replaced. This should be a simple task...wish I hadn't said that.
Tom McCurry
Tommy's Topless Cars
843-338-2253
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