If the problem isn't in the master cylinder it coiuld very well be the rubber hose for the rear brake line, collapsed internally. The parking brake is a completely separate system on these cars and not likely involved in the matter (the park brakes are purely mechanical not hydraulic).

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

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