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handbrake lever feels loose....

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Had to change my brake pads before heading home from a track day recently, ever since the handbrake lever can be pulled all the way up without the feeling of it tightening up. The rear brakes do come on a bit when you do this but it does not hold strong. I can't get to the bottom of this - any ideas?

I have tried:
Checked the handbrake cable is being pulled tighter at each caliper - it is.
Tightening cable at the lever - no difference.
Winding pistons out and back in, in case mechanism inside has dis-engaged - no change.
Rear calipers do work fine with the foot brake.
 
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