Probably a stupid question but when bleeding all four corners following fitment of new rear wheel brake cylinders & shoes I assume that I should have the handbrake off?
Thanks

 

Yes and the shoes adjusted up correctly.

 

as above and as for the shoe adjustment it involves adjusting the self adjusters a few times as in trial fitting adjusting and removal , time consuming but the result is worth it , keep going till the hubs are a snug fit with a little drag on them when turning, just going to re-do mine so good luck and before you start , buy the new springs and cups that hold the shoes on to the backplate not expensive and you'll understand why whilst removing the old ones good luck

 

when you start to bleed your brakes always start from the o/s/f then work your way n/s/f n/s/r and finish on the o/s/r and make sure you leave no air in the system when your done

 

Please dont.

ALWAYS start furthest from the master cylinder - ie o/s/r, n/s/r, then o/s/f then n/s/f.

 

In my experience of doing all things car related over 30+ years I have yet to find much difference starting one place than the other, I do the nearest one to me, then the next nearest so it saves walking!!
tabetha

 

No it doesnt, you can do it with a screw driver with the drum on