Intec 3rd Brake light falling - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SmartedPanda · 06-08-2017, 12:50 AM

Any suggestions for my Intec 3rd brake light falling off? I've attempted to re-use the stock double sided tape, and it eventually fell off again.

Replaced it with 3M Scotch doubled sided but it's starting to droop again. Even put some in other spots to help lift it but no help. Prepped service area with some invisible glass also so it's not sticking to random dust bits.

Taking suggestions. I've tried looking for other threads but I can't seem to find them again.

malubawla · 06-08-2017, 07:15 AM

I had the same issue. Instead of only one strip of double sided tape in the rear, I added another to the front as well. No issues now even in Texas heat.

Andrew025 · 06-08-2017, 07:32 AM

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tape-5952-.../dp/B01EOEW25S

This stuff can hold a spoiler on the trunk.

thatfilipinoguy · 06-08-2017, 08:28 AM

Use 3m adhesion promoter, and use alcohol to prepare the surface.

SmartedPanda · 06-08-2017, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by malubawla

I had the same issue. Instead of only one strip of double sided tape in the rear, I added another to the front as well. No issues now even in Texas heat.

Did that didn't help, I put 3 small strips (size of a half dollar) on the front (towards the spoiler). California heat isn't as bad as Texas heat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew025

https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tape-5952-.../dp/B01EOEW25S

This stuff can hold a spoiler on the trunk.

Thanks! I'll try this, and probably some on my side skirt.

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Originally Posted by thatfilipinoguy

Use 3m adhesion promoter, and use alcohol to prepare the surface.

Hrm, didn't think of that, any negative effect on tint or glass?

malubawla · 06-08-2017, 07:01 PM

yeah i cleaned the window with alcohol and used my own 1" strips of 3m double sided tape

thatfilipinoguy · 06-08-2017, 08:09 PM

No, shouldn't have a negative affect. I would also recommend prepping the surface of the high mount housing as well.

MisterSheep · 06-08-2017, 08:13 PM

I've had this happen to me with the original 3m that was on the brake light. All I had to do was remove and replace the old 3m with any other stronger 3m and haven't had any problems yet. I live in CA too and probably have the same heat.

Cole · 06-08-2017, 08:56 PM

I fixed it by throwing mine in the trash and buying a CDC brake light.

thatfilipinoguy · 06-09-2017, 11:37 AM

I personally have the high mount brake light that they sell for mustangs, and it hasn't failed me yet. Plus, it was like $50!

SmartedPanda · 06-10-2017, 01:45 AM

I'm using my own 3M, the original one fell off after a hot summer day.

byun · 06-10-2017, 01:49 AM

I got the extra heavy duty 3m tape supposed to hold like 25lbs or something. Hasn't fallen since.

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BRZedsDeadBaby · 06-14-2017, 05:27 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=62

Cockatoo · 06-16-2017, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZedsDeadBaby

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=62

@geezerbrzeezer

Care to share more info/pics about your solution here?

06-08-2017, 12:50 AM	#1
SmartedPanda Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Manual. 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 155 Thanked 155 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Intec 3rd Brake light falling Any suggestions for my Intec 3rd brake light falling off? I've attempted to re-use the stock double sided tape, and it eventually fell off again. Replaced it with 3M Scotch doubled sided but it's starting to droop again. Even put some in other spots to help lift it but no help. Prepped service area with some invisible glass also so it's not sticking to random dust bits. Taking suggestions. I've tried looking for other threads but I can't seem to find them again. __________________ [\| Blox 490 Knob \| Mishimoto Silicon Intake \| K&N Filter \| DD Always-On DRL \| Tomei 60S \| Weather Tech \| RED USDM TOM's Tail Lights \| OEM Underbody Panels \| Intec High Mount Brake \| RexSpeed Heated Wide Mirrors \| TC105N 17x9 \| Super Sport 245/40R17 \|TRD Quickshifter \| Porsche Brake Air Duct \| TRD Sliding Armrest\| OEM Knee Pads \| MTEC Shifter Springs\| WRX OEM Oil Cooler\| Generic PVC Catch Can\|]

06-08-2017, 07:15 AM	#2
malubawla poor man's evora Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Turbod BRZ Location: Dallas Posts: 620 Thanks: 42 Thanked 190 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had the same issue. Instead of only one strip of double sided tape in the rear, I added another to the front as well. No issues now even in Texas heat. __________________ my build thread http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77434

06-08-2017, 07:32 AM	#3
Andrew025 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Neptune GR86 Location: Portland Posts: 3,862 Thanks: 1,438 Thanked 3,505 Times in 1,806 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	https://www.amazon.com/3M-Tape-5952-.../dp/B01EOEW25S This stuff can hold a spoiler on the trunk. __________________

06-08-2017, 07:01 PM	#6
malubawla poor man's evora Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Turbod BRZ Location: Dallas Posts: 620 Thanks: 42 Thanked 190 Times in 137 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yeah i cleaned the window with alcohol and used my own 1" strips of 3m double sided tape __________________ my build thread http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77434

06-10-2017, 01:45 AM	#11
SmartedPanda Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited Manual. 2014 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 647 Thanks: 155 Thanked 155 Times in 115 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm using my own 3M, the original one fell off after a hot summer day. __________________ [\| Blox 490 Knob \| Mishimoto Silicon Intake \| K&N Filter \| DD Always-On DRL \| Tomei 60S \| Weather Tech \| RED USDM TOM's Tail Lights \| OEM Underbody Panels \| Intec High Mount Brake \| RexSpeed Heated Wide Mirrors \| TC105N 17x9 \| Super Sport 245/40R17 \|TRD Quickshifter \| Porsche Brake Air Duct \| TRD Sliding Armrest\| OEM Knee Pads \| MTEC Shifter Springs\| WRX OEM Oil Cooler\| Generic PVC Catch Can\|]

06-08-2017, 08:28 AM	#4
thatfilipinoguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 87 Supra, 13 FRS, 05 FXT Location: Honolulu, CA Posts: 485 Thanks: 229 Thanked 144 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Use 3m adhesion promoter, and use alcohol to prepare the surface.

06-08-2017, 08:09 PM	#7
thatfilipinoguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 87 Supra, 13 FRS, 05 FXT Location: Honolulu, CA Posts: 485 Thanks: 229 Thanked 144 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No, shouldn't have a negative affect. I would also recommend prepping the surface of the high mount housing as well.

06-08-2017, 08:56 PM	#9
Cole Not a troll Join Date: Apr 2015 Drives: FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 5,104 Thanks: 8,237 Thanked 5,399 Times in 2,694 Posts Mentioned: 266 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I fixed it by throwing mine in the trash and buying a CDC brake light.

06-09-2017, 11:37 AM	#10
thatfilipinoguy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 87 Supra, 13 FRS, 05 FXT Location: Honolulu, CA Posts: 485 Thanks: 229 Thanked 144 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I personally have the high mount brake light that they sell for mustangs, and it hasn't failed me yet. Plus, it was like $50!

06-14-2017, 05:27 PM	#13
BRZedsDeadBaby Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Drives: 14 BRZ Location: Los Angeles / Orange County Posts: 87 Thanks: 32 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=62

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