How To Change a Brake Light

The bulbs on your vehicle will need to be replaced eventually over the course of your daily Dalton commutes. When the brake light bulbs burn out, it’s a good idea to replace them as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road and avoid a ticket. If you want to try your hand at learning how to replace a brake light at home, follow the simple steps below. For a quick fix, the team at the Welborn Chevrolet of Rome service center is ready to make the repair and get you back on the road.

Steps for Replacing a Brake Light

Depending on your vehicle, you may need a Phillips-head screwdriver to complete a brake light replacement. Here’s how to change a brake light, so you can get back to your commute worry-free:

• Find the Correct Bulbs: First, make sure you’re buying the correct bulbs for your Chevrolet. Your vehicle’s owner’s manual lists the correct bulb size and voltage for your specific model.
• Remove Tail Light Housing: Once you have the correct bulbs, you’ll need to remove the colored lens that covers the brake light bulbs. This can be done with a Phillips-head screwdriver or by hand if your vehicle provides easy access to the tail light housing.
• Replace the Brake-Light Bulb: Remove the bad bulb and grab your new brake-light bulb. To prevent corrosion and rust, apply a dab of dielectric grease to the end. The grease also makes it easier to remove the next time the light burns out. Simply replace the tail light housing and take to the roads around Adairsville. You’ve successfully learned how to change a brake light!

Remember to Check Your Tail Lights

During your time on the roads around Rockmart, your tail lights signal to other drivers that you’re making a turn, preparing to stop, you’ve already stopped, or you’re preparing to reverse. If these warning lights aren’t functioning properly, it can cause confusion on the road that leads to an accident or a ticket from a police officer. It’s important to check your tail light and replace a brake light as soon as you can.

Learn More Service Tips at Welborn Chevrolet of Rome!

Now that you know how to replace a brake light, explore other service tips at Welborn Chevrolet of Rome. Learn more about your dashboard warning lights or learn the steps to changing a tire so you’re prepared for any accident on the road. For any problem big or small, the certified technicians at Welborn Chevrolet of Rome are here to answer your questions and keep your vehicle running. Schedule your service now!