73 duster Emergency brake?

Thanks, they are not hooked at all.... I'm still having issues with the driver side rear brake locking up first when the brake is applied hard.... Getting ready to change the hoses and proportioning valve...

The fact one rear brake works indicates pressure is getting to rear.
By your description, the pass side brake is working less effectively than the driver's side.
I'd be looking at the pass rear to see why it's not working as good as the other. Compare both sides looking for something different
Contamination, wheel cyl stuck, adjusted too tight and getting hot, thus losing effectiveness.
Good luck