How rotor, drum brake pads, and drum wear effect hand brake ?

2005 Ford Focus - 40,000 miles - had oil change and lubercation at Ford dealer - after left - thought should hav brakes checked - happen be front of Firestone - they check - say need repairs - $430 - go Ford dealer - say when ask for service of any kind, check all maintenance items - no need brake service - insist check brakes - I watch - front rotors seriously scared - front rear pads hardly worn - back rear pads worn half away - they say normal - can be another 30,000 miles before service - insist they repair - say factory rep need look - weeks pass - no rep show - have care of 30 dealers - go in, insist they fix no cost - they say turn front rotors , rear shoes normal wear - no charge - I read abut brakes internet - go highway - 60 mph - pull up handlehand brake - no slow down - try 10 mph - no slow down - my opinion when brakes wear, hand brakemust br adjlusted - what effect wear between hardly worn front pads and half worn back pads - my life in danger should hydraulics fail.
How rotor, drum brake pads, and drum wear effect hand brake ?
Fords have been fitted with automatic handbrake adjusters since the 70's. Sometimes they stick and all they need ais a little persuasion and lubrication. Your car is fitted with a dual braking system so in event of failure you'll have enough braking to avoid that gas tanker coming the other way.
How rotor, drum brake pads, and drum wear effect hand brake ?
if u have dou servo drums they automatically adjust themselves when u go into reverseand make a complete stop while still in reverse and the hand brake is not made to slow u down its made to hold ur car at a complete stop.Pad wear does not affect parking brake

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First of all don't go 60 mph and pull up on the e-brake,that's a good way to put your life in danger! Second of all it sounds like to me you just need to go back to the dealer and ask them to adjust your e-brake. Your e-brake is not meant to stop your car while driving, it is meant to hold your car in place after you have stopped and put the car in park especially on a steep incline. A simple 5 min. adjustment should be all you need, as long as nothing is froze up or rusted.
new to english? sounds to me like you are just not easily pleased. dealerships are responsible for the work they do, or do not reccomend. firestone would not be my first choice for repairs of any kind. you should look for a non-chain repair shop, one with a good reputation. brake inspections are free. get a few estimates, then decide.