I changed my front pads and had no problems,
took car for a drive with no issues.

I then changed my rear pads,
when I took the car for a drive I noticed that the hand brake light was on,
-it wont turn off regardless of the handbrake position.
-the hand brake itsnt really working that well.

Thanks Jade

 

Im guessin your rear set up is a pad/ drum. If so what you need to do is take off the rotos in the rear and you'll see for the drum set up.. Between the two shoes there is a rod that has a starwheel adjuster. turn it a couple clicks to retract the rod. Put the rotor on. THEN go and check the e brake. If this is very confusing to you i suggest going to pep boys kragen or autozone and buy a repair manual for like 20 bucks....