Rear brake lights always on

which brake warning light is on? the xtype does not have pad wear sensors fitted. so i guess you mean the abs light or the handbrake light.more than likely its the abs light and the common problem is the reluctor rings on one or the other of the rear outer constant velocity joints corroded/ fell off get the fault codes out of the abs module to help.

97's don't.

Make sure your handbrake cable is adjusted properly. Adjust the rear brake shoes down to where the wheels turn freely with the linings only just touching the drums. Be sure to pump the pedal a few times after adjusting, then try again.
The front wheels (pads and calipers) will just about never bind, so concentrate on the rear wheels. If you do suspect the front wheels, release the bleeder valve for just a second and then try again.

E brake ,please explain if this has an electric auto handbrake like a renault megane or is it all manual with a pedal on the side or a proper handbrake in the middle

Ask any mechanic that works on foreign car.or call the Daihatsu dealer.

piece of cake ,the pistons just push in front and rear ,the handbrake is inside the rear brake disk so dont forget to strip and lubrcate the operating mechanisms for the handbrake with some nice copperslip in the adjuster .Also most important is to polish it every week and clean seats with leather restorer every month after all it is a real car as its a JAGUAR

hey mate i have the same problem with my applause if u have found a reason for it i would love to hear it thx

check your brake fluid level i had same problem on a different car with handbrake light staying on and when i checked brake fluid it was on minimum light went back to normal after topping up fluid in the reservoir check the fluid "DOT" rating before buying this should be on the cap (ie DOT 4 fluid only)

you have a badbrake light switch

Whenever you change pads, you must always pump the pedal several times to get the calipers to take up any excess space between the pad and rotor. You'll fill it in the pedal as they pump up.