Dash Warning Light - Handbrake

[maghouse]

I have an annoying problem I can't fix !

 

My handbrake does not go all the way down when released so the dash warning light keeps coming on.

 

Very likely an adjustment needed somewhere but took the handbrake shroud off and cannot see any adjustment easily available.

 

Am I hoping for an easy fix or does this perhaps mean the rear pads are worn and need changing ?

 

Thanks ...

[Smilge]

The handbrake lever should go all the way down whether or not the pads or cable are worn. Sounds like something is physically preventing the lever from going all the way down. Does the ratchet mechanism look OK and is there anything stuck in there? Are the rear brake cable(s) seized or catching on something? Hope this helps.