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Brake Light Bulb

Critical For Operation

Lighting

Provides illumination to signal when the brakes are applied.

The brake light bulb lights up when the brake pedal is pressed, alerting other drivers that the vehicle is slowing down or stopping, improving safety on the road.

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Typical part cost
$2–$10🔒
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Typical labor cost
$40–$100🔒
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Typically lasts
50,000–100,000 mi
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Or about
3.0–7.0 years
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DIY difficulty
2/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Brake Light Bulb is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Brake lights not working
Dim brake lights
Burned-out bulb
Reduced visibility
Electrical issues
Blown fuses

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Brake Light Bulb(s)

No standard interval on file

Inspect Brake Light Bulb(s)

No standard interval on file

Test Brake Light Bulb(s)

No standard interval on file