cheers for the replies guys.
not handbrake is off. ive been trying to sort this for a while so didnt want to seize the rears.
I will re-trace the pipes and double check which ones are which. some of the pipes have been replaced before i had the car so they may have been replaced incorrectly?

With regards to the mondeo servo/master is this a direct fit? apart from the piping?

thanks again for the input