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Offline 76firebird82

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brake lights
« on: July 04, 2013, 10:52:19 AM »
i keep changing the fuse but it seems when it rains alot i lose brake lights . the taillights come on with the headlights but no brake lights
what could be the problem?

Offline Wallington

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Re: brake lights
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013, 08:25:07 AM »
Could be something as simple as a leaking seal and blowing globes perhaps. They crush down over the years, get some 1/4" square or round sponge rubber beading and run it around instead of the hardened and dried out originals, join at base.

« Last Edit: July 05, 2013, 08:27:48 AM by Aus78Formula »

Offline Angelo

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Re: brake lights
« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2013, 01:32:56 PM »
I just did this for my 78 taillights I refurbished, I ended up using a roll of home improvement store door weatherstrip that is 5/8" wide, 1/2" thick, I cut it down the center. The 5/16" wide cuts fit into the grooves perfectly.
81' (78 clone), House of Kolor Jet Set Black, Pontiac 400 built by DCI Motorsports, FiTech EFI, Tremec 6 speed, 3.73 rear, YearOne 17" snowflake, Pro Touring F-body GT shocks/springs, hydroboost, factory 4 disc, Ram Air Resto + Thrust transverse exhaust.