Where are the bleeder screws on the rear drum brakes?

 

They're hidden! They're right above where the brake line enters the wheel cylinder. Use an 8mm socket. I remember years ago there was a tool; it was a combination socket-on-a-stick with a clear vinyl tube poking out the rear. Allowed the brakes to bleed thru the socket, then you'd just tighten up the socket with the handle.

But I can't find it anywhere; nobody else but me has heard of it - unless I dreamed it up? But here's what I do- First, crack the bleeder free (might need an 8mm socket on a 3/8th ratchet) and just tighten it back down very slightly so fluid barely drips out. Then slide your vinyl tube over the bleeder valve nipple. To open the bleeder, just twist the vinyl tube- it should also open the bleeder just enough. When you're done bleeding, close the bleeder by twisting the vinyl tube again.

Then I tighten the bleeder with an 8mm socket on a 1/4" drive hand-driver, instead of a ratchet.

 

Ah, you mean behind this rubber boot.

/automotive idiocy moment.

 

No on the other side of the backing plate on the cylinder.