Handbrake indication lamp

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Alistu

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• Aug 20, 2006

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Hi all, bit of a numpty question... I'm not exactly sure were my hand brake indicator light microswitch or something along those lines lives. I have recently replaced my prop shafts, and in so had to remove the hand brake drum as a stud snapped. Now my hand brake light is on permenantly. Not so much of a problem yet, but the MOT is in november. oh dear... Any help is greatly received. Cheers, Ali.

 

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discomania

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• Aug 20, 2006

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Not sure where the switch is.

I dont think this light is MOTable, as mine doesnt work and I have so far not had a problem.

 

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Alistu

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• Aug 20, 2006

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Thats good to hear, Its is stuck on at the moment so is kind of distracting, I guess i'll find it eventualy. cheers, ali

 

yella

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• Aug 20, 2006

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did the brake shoes come off when you removed the transmission brake drum i think the switch is actually under the vehicle where the mechanism bolts to the bodywork.

 

GRUNT

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• Aug 20, 2006

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Mine doesn't have one but somebody started a simmilar thread some time ago and I think they found the switch on the handbrake lever mechanism inside the cab.

 

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Alistu

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• Aug 20, 2006

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cheers, I'll have another look. couldn't spot it earlier though probably for all the mud falling in my eyes. Cheers ali

 

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drc

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• Aug 21, 2006

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Be careful - I understand from my local mechanic that the handbrake light also comes on when excessive movement detected in rear brake balancing valve - if the whole circuit isn't complete you may not get the warning - I'm not 100%~ sure.