Handbrake does not engage (falls down, releases itself)

[Reit38]

after replacing the o2 sensor on my car i lowered it back down and reset the code to find the abs light flashing and no handbrake at all. how do i go about tracking down this problem

[Pandalizer]

handbrake cable snapped or came loose somewhere? Check to see if its still attached to handbrake. Then check to see if its still connected to rear brakes?

[Reit38]

That's what I'm thinking but don't know how it would of got meeesed up. I know it was fine prior to jacking it up, and I set it down slow. I'm getting ready to tear out center console to checkfor broken cable.

Guess I don't really know what to look for at rear tire

[Reit38]

ended up being the dogleg that catches the "gears" was gummed up. little lube and its working fine again and the abs light is off

still dont how this would have tripped the light?

[JohnGD]

If the handle falls down by itself then check the cam gears on the hand lever. It should be quite visible once you removed the console.