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old31 · 04-14-2017, 04:56 PM

I purchased a taillight bracket rubber pad from Brattons and it does not look like the pad I am replacing. So, I don't know which one is correct.

Brattons pad is much thinner and it does not have the lip that curls up around the outside edge. When Brattons is installed you will not see the pad behind the bracket.

Any ideas?

duke36 · 04-14-2017, 05:17 PM

original unrestored sedan I saw had no visible lips , perhaps no pads at all. don't forget good ground of assembly to fender, etc. via bolt holes, etc.

jw hash · 04-14-2017, 05:23 PM

originally there is NO rubber pad under the tail light bracket or head light bar. they are an after market after thought.

MikeK · 04-14-2017, 05:46 PM

You need them to trap water and promote rust under the bracket.

old31 · 04-15-2017, 08:01 AM

OK, thanks guys.

cpf240 · 04-15-2017, 08:15 AM

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The Bratton's description explains it all...

"A thin piece of rubber that fits between the bracket and the fender, it saves the paint. Pad is not seen after installation. Not originally used. Make sure the tail light is still grounded when adding this pad."

BILL WILLIAMSON · 04-15-2017, 09:59 AM

The ones with the raised ridge are really HARD to fit well, under the tail light stand!
Bill Perturbed

04-14-2017, 05:17 PM	#2
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: Tail light bracket rubber pad which one is correct? original unrestored sedan I saw had no visible lips , perhaps no pads at all. don't forget good ground of assembly to fender, etc. via bolt holes, etc.

04-14-2017, 05:23 PM	#3
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,552	Re: Tail light bracket rubber pad which one is correct? originally there is NO rubber pad under the tail light bracket or head light bar. they are an after market after thought.

04-14-2017, 05:46 PM	#4
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Tail light bracket rubber pad which one is correct? You need them to trap water and promote rust under the bracket.

04-15-2017, 08:01 AM	#5
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,098	Re: Tail light bracket rubber pad which one is correct? OK, thanks guys.

04-15-2017, 08:15 AM	#6
cpf240 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Northern Idaho Posts: 282	Re: Tail light bracket rubber pad which one is correct? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The Bratton's description explains it all... "A thin piece of rubber that fits between the bracket and the fender, it saves the paint. Pad is not seen after installation. Not originally used. Make sure the tail light is still grounded when adding this pad."

04-15-2017, 09:59 AM	#7
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Tail light bracket rubber pad which one is correct? The ones with the raised ridge are really HARD to fit well, under the tail light stand! Bill Perturbed __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"