jetchaser

After reading a bunch of posts about new and older trucks leaking at the 3rd brake light, I think that I will do some preventative maintenance before problems occur. So I am asking---Have you used RTV (or some kind of silicone sealant) or did you replace with an aftermarket light. If you replaced it, which brand and how well do you like it? I see there are multiple brands and some are plug and play while others I guess they need to be spliced in????

Thanks.

ToughFX4

I didn't have a leak or anything but when i replaced the bulbs in my 3rd brake light i used siicone around the exterior about 3/4 of an inch in on the light and pressed it in so i wouldnt have a problem later on.

McLubben

My new 3rd brake light was straight plug and play. I have been thinking about getting some silicone to seal it but wasn't sure if it was necessary or not but just the fact that i've thought about it means I probably should just do it lol.

McLubben

Here's the 3rd brake light I bought, it reuses the two lights on the right/left and plugs in to power the LED's (center). Was plug and play and required no splicing.

jetchaser

What is the brand name? and where did you get it?

Brandmaner

We got them on eBay here is the pic of it thru ebay

McLubben

Yup, exactly what Brand posted. Ebay has good light options for good prices!

Brandmaner

eBay is your friend lol. Once my truck sells and i get everything fixed and in order ill prob save up 10k~ and look on eBay for my next truck

eej711

If you want to change the style of light then go ahead and buy a new one but I would add some silicon to the ones off ebay just as a precautionary (not saying they have problems, just my personal preference to do). If you are planning of keeping the OEM style then it easier to just reseal the stock one. I have the third break light leak and after I sealed it I have had zero problems and its gone trhough some pretty bad rain storms.

McLubben

Where would I look to see if my 3rd brake light leaks? Or would it be so obvious?