Rear Brake Trouble

Hello all. I have a '68 Newport with drum brakes all around. 2 3/4" up front and 2 1/2" in the rear. I had the brakes redone about a year ago. New master, wheel cylinders, hoses, shoes, hardware, wheel bearings, etc. I noticed that whenever I would take the car out for a drive, the rear drums got wayyy too hot (about 300 degrees F. on both). So, I figured maybe the problem was related to the proportioning valve, so I found an NOS P.V. on Hiltop Auto Parts and replaced the old one. Brakes...

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Author: 70NewY’ER