How to Change a Brake Light

Whenever you slow or stop your car, your brake light turns on, so eventually the bulb will burn out. When that happens, you can either choose to replace the bulbs yourself in your garage or leave it to the professionals at Sonia’s CDJR. Find out the steps if you’re DIYing in Orange, MA! We have genuine MOPAR brakes available for you when you need them.

Steps to Replace Your Vehicle’s Brake Light

Is the light bulb broken or burnt out for one or both of your brake lights? If you want to know how to replace a brake light at home, you can follow these easy steps:

• Find the Correct Bulbs: The first step to take is to figure out what kind of bulbs you need. Check your owner’s manual to see the correct bulb size and voltage for your specific CDJR vehicle.
• Remove Tail Light Housing: Once you have the replacement bulb, you’ll need to remove the colored lens that hides the brake light bulbs, which can be done with a Phillips-head screwdriver. After the cover is out of the way, remove the bad bulb.
• Replace the Brake-Light Bulb: Before you install the new brake-light bulb, apply a bit of dielectric grease to the end, which prevents corrosion and rust. It also makes it easier to remove the bulb when it’s time to change it again. Put the new bulb in place, reattach the tail light housing, and enjoy driving safely around the area once again.

What's the Importance of Checking Your Tail Lights?

The purpose of tail lights is to signal to other drivers, whether you're making a turn, preparing to stop, stopped, or reversing. When your car's tail lights aren't functioning properly, drivers have no way of knowing what you're doing next. This is why having a tail light out can lead to you getting a fix-it ticket. Safety is the most important reason for checking your tail lights and making sure to replace an old brake-light bulb.

Why is My Brake Light on?

When your brake light comes on, and you're not braking, the cause is likely one of four things: you're low on brake fluid, the emergency brake is engaged, the ABS unit is malfunctioning, or there’s an issue with the sensors. 

• Brake Fluid 
• Parking Brake
• ABS Malfunction 
• Defective Sensors 

The service team at Sonia’s CDJR can take care of all of your brake light needs, whether your brake lights are burnt out or coming on when they shouldn't. 

Get an Inspection at Sonia’s CDJR Service Center

If you’d rather let the professionals handle this one, schedule an appointment now! We have an express lane as well, so your vehicle will be good to go before you know it. Be sure to check out our current specials to see if you can save on your visit to our dealership in Orange, MA!