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my 66 bug Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:26 am

Can I get a brighter bulb for the brake lights on my 66?? When I have the headlights on and the tails lights going, my brake light is almost to dim to see the difference.. Thanks in advance, Dave

79SuperVert Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:17 am

An easy thing to try is cleaning the contacts where the bulbs fit. I used some sandpaper on the bulb contact points and on the bulb holders and it made a significant difference in brightness.

drscope Tue Jul 29, 2008 6:28 am

YES! if it has been converted to 12 volt, there are LED light bulbs available over the counter at most auto parts stores. Not cheap! We just picked up a set for the trailer, $16 each.

6 volt LEDs are also available but you probably won't get them over the counter. Try here;

http://classicautobulbs.com/

KTPhil Tue Jul 29, 2008 7:45 am

Clean and solder connectors in the main circuit (voltage reg, hadlight switch, fuse box, headlights) and you will gain another volt, brightening them considerably.



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