[tincan1966]

With a manual, drum brake system, the actual brake shoe adjustment is very critical. I would remove the drums and make sure you do not have any wheel cylinders leaking, as well. Also inspect the self adjusters to make sure they are working, then adjust the shoes(with the drums installed) so there is a slight drag felt while spinning the drum. Adjust all 4 to the same amount of drag, then try re bleeding the brakes and see if the pedal improves.