first it's no longer called the "E" brake, liability is the reason, honda doesn't want customers thinking falsely that the "park" brake will stop the car if it's traveling at a high rate of speed(cause it won't).

Your "park" brake sounds like it's out of adjustment. jack up the car in the back so the rear wheels are off the ground, the adjustment rod nut will adjust both cables at the same time when you turn it. you may have to pull the center console, look inside the center console cubby hole and remove the cover at the bottom, or remove the back cover or ashtray to get to the adjustment nut depending on your gen. adjust the nut clockwise to tighten and it's good when the park brake handle clicks about 7-8 times and the rear wheels lock completely depending on the yr. I have someone spin the wheels and then i check the handle clicks. thats pretty much it. the other guy was correct you adjust the rear brakes first then the handle.