As you know the PV's drum brakes are somewhat fussy about adjustment. Quite common to have the fronts a bit grabby, causing a pull to one side. That doesn't address your pedal problem but as you have recently replaced the shoes (all wheels) they might have bedded in now and mean that readjustment is needed. Best start, but annoying, is to remove the drums and see where on the shoes the bedding in is taking place. That's for your own benefit and it gives you the opportunity to clear out any fresh dust. There might also be some spots that will benefit from a rub over with a good sharp file, especially the leading and trailing edges of the linings. Careful and close adjustment of the rears helps with handbrake adjustment after you are happy with how the wheels rotate. The odd slight scuffing not too much of a problem but it shouldn't try and stop the wheel from turning. Good adjustment helps with pedal travel. If the pedal movement is reduced when you put the handbrake on the rears need adjusting.
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