I was replacing the bulb in my third brake light, and the 2 screws holding the light to the mount snapped because they were so rusty. I can't get the rendering parts out. I've tried soaking them with penetrating oil, and heating them with a soldering iron. There isn't much material to get a good grip on with pliers or vise-grips. Any other tricks?
Removing rusted screws from third brake light
- Thread starter The shuggs
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I have this same problem. I tried to drill it out-not enough material to get the drill bit to bite and the bit kept slipping off to the side. I eventually gave up on removal and just used a slightly smaller screw off to the side in the same hole. The other option is to replace the entire assembly altogether.
Do away with the third brake light and replace with led brake light that goes behind spare tire and it's more visible.
I might try to drill it out completely, fill the hole with epoxy, and cut new threads into it if I can't find another stock unit. Most of the aftermarket ones looks stupid.
