Link to understand the brake components and their function:

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/proper-plumbing-pointers-making-installing-brake-lines/

In general.............Residual pressure valves on drums hold the wheel cylinder seals out not the brake shoes. On discs they stop flow back on certain installs, normally not needed. Pressure hold on discs can result in brake drag and lock up from pressure build hot with not allowing pressure release.