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Originally Posted by cdowns

the long brake shoe is supposed to face the rear sounds like the previous owner had it right

The previous owner had the short shoes facing the rear instead of the long shoe, so he did not have it right.

Originally Posted by leddzepp

I would buy a set of flare nut wrenches...or else you will end up stripping all the nuts on your brake lines.

I bought me 2 sets (one metric and other standard) from Habor Frieght for $10 per set of 5 flare nut wrenches! Thanks.

Originally Posted by 68SHORTBOX

You can remove the wheel cylinder without removing the bleeder screw. Just disconect the brake line and then remove the two bolts that hold the cylinder in place. If the brake line is the problem you may just have to get a new section of line. From the looks of the brake line nut the proper wrench was not used in the past attempts break it loose. If you are trying vice-grips make sure to clamp them on the flats of the nut so you don't destroy the whole nut. A shot of PB down the top of the bleeder will help get it freeded up also.

PB finally worked and I was able to take out the valve stem from the wheel cylinder. Cleaned it up w/ a wire brush and sprayed some brake cleaner on the threads followed by the thread sealant (white) not the loctite!!