There are a number of tricks that have been used to increase brake light visibility. The four I know are:
times fast, 4 times slow then on continuously until the pedal is released." I'd bought instrument LEDs from Joe in the past and been very happy, so I decided to gamble $20 (Joe offers a 20% discount to TE/AE members) on one.
The flasher (which only works if you already have LED's installed) arrived just a few days after I'd ordered it and, true to Joe's ad, was very simple to install. It already has bullet connectors on it for the stock wiring harness and simply 'interrupts' the circuit for the lights. Joe says it "takes about 5 minutes to install and requires no tools", which is only half correct, as it does require a screwdriver to install the ground wire. It took me a little longer because I have an aftermarket (Pete's Performance Wiring) harness and don't use the bullet connectors. Also, Pete's harness splits the brake wire ahead of the lights (unless I did that myself; I really don't remember), so it was easiest to just install it right at the brake light switch. It is barely noticeable there, although that really doesn't matter in a non-stock car like mine. But, it would be 100% hidden in a car using the stock harness. It works exactly as described and I have to believe that the initial quick flashes will attract more attention than normal. I am not sure the 4 slow flashes are all that helpful, but this feels like a big safety improvement to me.
I have never met Joe and have no connection to his side business, but highly recommend his flasher.
http://velocesolutionsllc.com/Exterior-Lighting_c4.htm
- Turning rear lights upside down to move the brake lights to the top.
- Switching to LED bulbs.
- Changing the brake light housing to a dual filiment bulb holder and wiring both lights to light at once.
- Adding a 3rd brake light.
times fast, 4 times slow then on continuously until the pedal is released." I'd bought instrument LEDs from Joe in the past and been very happy, so I decided to gamble $20 (Joe offers a 20% discount to TE/AE members) on one.
The flasher (which only works if you already have LED's installed) arrived just a few days after I'd ordered it and, true to Joe's ad, was very simple to install. It already has bullet connectors on it for the stock wiring harness and simply 'interrupts' the circuit for the lights. Joe says it "takes about 5 minutes to install and requires no tools", which is only half correct, as it does require a screwdriver to install the ground wire. It took me a little longer because I have an aftermarket (Pete's Performance Wiring) harness and don't use the bullet connectors. Also, Pete's harness splits the brake wire ahead of the lights (unless I did that myself; I really don't remember), so it was easiest to just install it right at the brake light switch. It is barely noticeable there, although that really doesn't matter in a non-stock car like mine. But, it would be 100% hidden in a car using the stock harness. It works exactly as described and I have to believe that the initial quick flashes will attract more attention than normal. I am not sure the 4 slow flashes are all that helpful, but this feels like a big safety improvement to me.
I have never met Joe and have no connection to his side business, but highly recommend his flasher.
http://velocesolutionsllc.com/Exterior-Lighting_c4.htm
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