Handbrake Help

[CG901]

As I am reassembling my S3, having totally removed the handbrake components over a year ago, find I may be missing something. The arrow in the photo may have retained a ball bearing which made a successful escape during the removal. Not sure its function other than to hold it secure.
I have the workshop manual and looked for similar posts but most don't visit this part of the handbrake.
Anybody knowledgeable here than can offer some advice?
Thank you.

[billwill]

Er, No picture?

[CG901]

There was a photo there yesterday......what happened?

[oldelanman]

It's here ...lotus-suspension-f42/handbrake-help-t40166.html
You double posted the topic, one with the pic and one without

[CG901]

What typically happens with an old lotus and driver........

[vstibbard]

there is a spring steel part that slips inside the outer sleeve with a pressing that fits fits hole, this maintains pressure on the inner part of the handbrake

[CG901]

Thanks to all who offered assistance. I managed to locate the missing parts and its back in place. Of course, still trying to get the pads to grip sufficiently to function as a proper parking brake!