new rear shoes question

[stuartwilkins1]

Just replaced the rear shoes on my s reg transit and now they are spongey when running. Do they need bleeding again and do I need to manually adjust the ratchet system or does this set itself ? Thanks.

[AndyG]

Probably need bedding in
Is the pedal still spongy with the handbrake applied

They're supposed to be self adjusting, but I've found that most need to be "clicked out" so the drum can just about go on

[stuartwilkins1]

the brakes are solid when the handbrake is on or when they have been pumped but with the engine running the pressure is lost. Going to try adjusting the ratchet now.