Third brake light delete and or alternative to stock?
 

Hey I am in need of some help. I recently did a new stereo install replacing all speakers, wiring, amps, and I added a 10 in subwoofer. I am having alot of problem with my 3rd brake light rattling. I have gotten rid of every vibration, except the dang brake light. I disassembled it and put clear silicone all internal parts, but it still rattles. I do not know what else I could do other than get rid of it or do a aftermarket setup of some sorts.

What have you guys done to rattle proof the rear deck brake light?
Can I just get rid of it? Does the 3rd brake light on the bumper count legally speaking if I were to delete the stock one? Is there a viable aftermarket option that has been used?

Thanks

See if its legal here: http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/

Relocation DIY: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61533

And if you don't feel like doing your own fabrication, you can get a high-mount brake light for a Mustang for about $50:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72225

I did it; I love it.

There is a legit third brake light relocate kit for the FRS. Seen it advertised on the forum before. That should solve the problem

This is what I am planning to do.


Also, did you check to see if it was the rear deck lid that was rattling? There is a TSB out about it. It use to rattle on car.

I used fatmat on the actual deck... The cover I also padded and rattle proofed... It's only the tail light

I got a 12" red LED strip and just stuck it on the back of the headliner right at the glass line. You can't see it from inside or outside the car (except when the brakes are on).
I pulled the rear deck lid, removed the 3rd brake light and the child seat hooks, filled in the holes and covered it with some black felt.

I just bought this from JEGS... 42 bucks shipped.

I can't wait to get rid of that damn rattle box brake light!

This is the one made for our cars: http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/inte...ight-2005.html
More than a $50 Mustang one though for sure

Yep.I used the same light from CDC American Muscle.$52 and 20 minutes to instal.That felt deck liner pops right out after removing the 4 front facing pop clips.Not sure why a lot of people felt the need to remove all the side pillars.Waste of time.5 plastic rivets easily cut with my pocketknife and the factory 3rd light is out.Cut out 3 pieces of carbon fiber wrap to fill the holes.45 minutes total and done and I don't see that stupid factory 3rd light in my mirror anymore.

Just use a nice long led strip. No need to get fancy.

did you check your link? it's DOA.

i'm currently running the mustang third brake light, but will be altering my CHMSL setup in the future, as i'm installing a gt-r spoiler with CHMSL, as well as louvers, which i'm modifying in some way to light up--currently brain storming ideas...

@soundman98
In 4 years, URL change.

You're looking for the Intec High mount brake light

I got a 8 inch red led light bar and put it on the glass with double sided Gorilla tape near headliner. Bar is about as thick as a pencil. Cost like $12 i think. Eventually put a thin piece of plastic under it so it didnt glare into back seat.

Can you easily remove the Intec brake light to clean the glass under it? That's what's annoying me with stock light...

You can pop out the top housing (part against the glass) quite quickly. Just undo the connector from the trunk and get in the back seat and pull up on the housing. Slides right back in like a charm too... just did it this weekend to clean my rear glass.