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Brake Light Replacement

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Brake lights are red, steady-burning rear lights which are brighter than tail lights. They are required to be located on the rear of a vehicle and are activated when the brakes are applied.

How Do I Know if Brake Light Replacement is Needed?

If you suspect a brake light is bad, have someone look at your vehicle to see if the light comes on when you tap the brakes. Usually the problem is a burnt-out bulb; it could also be a short or bad connection in the wiring. If a brake light won't turn off, a brake light switch on the brake pedal could also be out of adjustment or just plain faulty.

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