Adjust parking brake?

More photos of what the central console looks like.

There is a bulletin for this problem

Issue:

Some 2002 MY X-TYPE vehicles within the above VIN range may experience a progressive increase in the travel of the parking brake lever.

The progressive increase in travel may be caused by a deterioration of the parking brake lever internal clutch mechanism. The angle at which the clutch engages increases over time due to initial setting of lever components, initial wear and clutch spring elongation. To rectify this concern, a clip should be installed to the clutch spring stop.

Action:

On a customer complaint basis only, follow the workshop procedure outlined below.

Workshop Procedure

1. Open hood, fit fender protectors.
2. Remove battery cover, disconnect battery.
3. Remove floor console (see Workshop Manual, JTIS CD ROM, section: 501-12, SRO 76.25.01).
Note: Make sure the parking brake lever is in the off position.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers

But I could not find the adjuster for the cable to the handbrake. Could you tell me where it is?

Hello,

It does not look like there is one. It should be on the cable if that was. The rear brake caliper is probably the issue. Remove the cable and work the caliper by hand to see if you can get the e-brake to lock up.

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

this looks like an automatic setup press the parking brake pedal a few times see if it is better.