Flashing brake lights...

[Zeb246]

Does anyone know where can I activate my brake lights, to flashing brake lights? I have seen them in performance cars, and I think in the Volvo S80?

Really interested to activate this in my car. I even found a U.K website which supplies/sells these kits for all cars, for not much.

http://www.flashingbrakelights.co.uk/

[Daim]

That is standard from 2008 onwards. Called EBL. Older Volvos can't have it simply "recoded" as the newer cars have different brake modules with G sensors (depending on how hard you brake, the lights flash and then the hazard lights turn on when basically stopped).

If you have a prefacelift, you will have to have someone install some aftermarket thing...

[Thanatos]

Yeah my 01 c70 I fitted a kit flashing brake light kit from ebay dead easy to do a people do see the flashing brakes better then a solid brake light

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Thanatos

Yeah my 01 c70 I fitted a kit flashing brake light kit from ebay dead easy to do a people do see the flashing brakes better then a solid brake light

if they flash even with light brake pressure they will contravine constuction and use regulations and fail the MOT ..

the MOT testers manual states a reason for failure " The stop light shows other than a steady red light to the rear when any service brake is applied, or remains on when the service brake is released

[Thanatos]

Nah they dont do that they flash when you nail the brake pedal it has a g sensor in I think as it has passed the mot with it fitted

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Thanatos

Nah they dont do that they flash when you nail the brake pedal it has a g sensor in I think as it has passed the mot with it fitted

ahh sounds good , latest technology !

[Thanatos]

Yep and the best £85 spent they flash between 3and 5 times then solidly on a firm push but nail it and its like Blackpool illuminations with the flashing but normal breaking solid lights only.

[Zeb246]

Originally Posted by Thanatos

Yep and the best £85 spent they flash between 3and 5 times then solidly on a firm push but nail it and its like Blackpool illuminations with the flashing but normal breaking solid lights only.

Can you please send me the link? Do you have a video of your flashing brake lights? If it's dead simple and will pass MOT, then I might go ahead and consider it.

Is this kit any good? £28.95, right at the bottom of the page.

http://www.flashingbrakelights.co.uk/

[Lee '71]

What would plod make of all your brake lights flashing though I wonder?

Personally I'd prefer the third brake light only to blink as it's more in the line of vision usually.

[ian7675]

I have a pre facelift V50 and I'm under the impression the hazard lights come on automatically when heavy braking. I'll have to check the manual...

I know Thats slightly off topic...