Parking Brake Return - Parking Brake Stays On

[Plainsman]

Hello, 2003 6.0 1500HD crew, 48,000 miles.

 

I park on an incline and nearly always use the parking brake. Now it seems the foot pedal does not return fully and you need to reach down and lift it while you lift the release handle.

 

Is there an adjustment for this, or where is the return spring for the lever?

 

Also I have noticed the parking brake will remain locking the rear wheels even after release. Is this related or a separate problem? The brake seems to hold well.

 

Thanks much,

 

Robert