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Hi,
You’re right, there must be a wire on the switch at the lever. It switches earth to the bulb.
Could have slipped under the carpet.
If you have seen the light working it might be due to it’s double purpose for the hand brake and the low brake fluid warning.

Finally got the crown nut open with the help of lots of WD40, a 900mm 3/4“ drive breaker bar and a new 46mm socket. Still I then was barley able to move and remove the drum, but eventually it came off. The adjuster was retracted completely, handbrake cable was loose, but the brake cylinder was compl...

I will have to change my sensor as well as It leaks as well. I already have the replacement here with me, I will check the old ones for cracks once done.

Just a quick update: Releasing brake fluid through the bleed srew didn’t help, the shoes still press against the drum. Double checked the adjuster, but as said, it is loose. When I peek through the inspection hole I see the shoe against the drum, but imposible to push back. Handbrake cable is loose ...

Hi, thanks for your replies. The adjuster is definitely undone, I’ve turned the screw upwards until it doesn’t move anymore and it feels as it is already sitting loose between the shoes. As said I can turn the drum, but only with immense force. It fels like the shoes are still pressing against the d...

Hi all, I’m currently struggeling with my rear brake (T25 Atlantic, Jx, 2WD). I drove approximately 5 miles with my handbrake pulled (handbrake warning light not working, this is now fixed). After another drive without handbrake pulled, I heard a squeaking noise and went back to my place. The n/s br...