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Originally Posted by Turdinator
So just to be clear OP, are you wanting to adjust the handbrake because 1) you know the mechanic adjusted them smaller or 2) because the handbrake isn't engaging enough to stop your car or 3) even that the handbrake lever now pulls way too high?
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All of the above.
I have fixed the issue now by 
rotating the rear disc so that the access hole lines up with the star adjuster when I did my winter tire swap last week.
but to answer your question:
1) When troubleshooting fitment of a new brake rotor (later confirmed by EBC themselves they made an error in their fitment database & that the rotor will not fit on my car), the mechanic adjusted the rear drums to their minimum diameter.
After bailing on the new (improperly fitting) rotor, the mechanic put my old rotors back on the car so I could drive home, but did not take the time to readjust the drums back to an appropriate setting.
The mechanic explicitly made me aware / warned me of this (the handbrake not engaging well / stick goes really high up / not full holding strength), and said they'll adjust it properly when I come back to get the (properly fitting) replacement rotor installed.
I have not gone back with a new rotor.
2) If I pull the handbrake lever to its maximum travel, it will hold my car on my medium-sloped driveway, but judging by the amount (lack) of resistance in the lever, I'm fairly certain there's a lot of braking force left on the table, and it potentially will not hold the car on a steeper slope.
3) as stated above, I am (was) able to pull the handbrake lever to its maximum height.