Third Brake Light Leaking

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Jun 3, 2010 | 08:09 PM

bmvtr

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From: Kissimmee, FL

Third Brake Light Leaking

I have searched on the forums and cant find if there is website that sells just a new gasket for the third brake light. I asked the dealer they said $110 for a new assembly that comes with the nw gasket. its rain season in florida and my back seat is soaked. any help is appreciated.

Jun 3, 2010 | 08:12 PM

jstnromero

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From: The Woodlands, TX

I ended up replacing the whole assembly as they do not sell the gasket only. You should check with partsguyed.com

Ed has some really good prices and his customer service is top notch.

One other option is just to get some good silicone and seal her up!

Jun 3, 2010 | 09:31 PM

Lady Fitzgerald

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$110?

They must have used a really thick layer of real silver on the reflector.

I've never tried this myself, but if it ever happened to me, I would try putting some kind of a release agent on the truck and a layer of silicone on the light assembly, loosely screw it down until the silicon has cured, then finish screwing it down. If that didn't work, then I would clean it all up and glue it in with silicone.

Jun 3, 2010 | 09:43 PM

jstnromero

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BTW I found the brake light assembly for cheap on parts guy ed's webpage....

www.partsguyed.com

Jun 4, 2010 | 08:17 PM

danorules

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I had mine done under warranty and the dealer used rtv on the assembly. no leaks. i would recommend changing the bulbs in the light, while you have it out, if you use rtv