The lever on the V2 handbrake is hard to pull

Please note that the handbrake lever feels stiffer to pull compared to the handbrake V1/V1.5. 

This is expected behavior and is due to the load cell technology used in the new version.

Unlike the V1/V1.5, which was equipped with a potentiometer, the load cell system is designed to measure applied force rather than lever position, which can result in a firmer, more resistance-based feel.