Handbrake problem

[Cerberab]

My car threw up a daft little problem today.
Basically, I parked at someones house and pulled on the handbrake 2 clicks ( about as far as i dare pull it!)
When I came away and it wouldnt click in to release - does bugger all anyway so drove home locally - I've taken the button and handle off and fiddled around, but cant get it to release and get the light out.
Any suggestions...?

[Dutch_Cerbera]

isn't it possible to just leave it in a gear next time?

couse it seems to be normal to have problems with the handbreak...

sorry that i can not help you out with the problem

[optimax sniffer]

At the base of the handbrake lever there is a small microswitch and target, make sure that they have not moved and still make contact, when the lever is down.

[Cerberab]

Sorted

Hadn't realised the gaiter just pulls out(well mine did anyway!) - once the mechanism was exposed I could see that the pivoty ratchet thingy had stuck.
A tap with hammer and screwdriver, some WD40, and its working like a good un again!

Missed a nice evening run though, arse! never mind, think of the petrol saved.....