Today my handbrake give an unexpected resistance while placing it in
the downward position. After wiggling it up and down a few times the
resistance lessened. Pulling it upwards functions and feels normal, and
I do not notice any difference while driving, but I still need to push
it the last bit before the dashboard light goes out.

Any ideas what could be causing this? Any suggestions? I have a 1996
Hyundai H100 Diesel van and its otherwise in good health.

Daan