Tail & Brake Light Assemblies
About Tail & Brake Light Assemblies
The tail and brake light is what the machine behind you sees, so it matters most on dusty trails, on group rides and wherever a UTV shares a road. Owners replace a cracked or dead unit, or swap in an LED one that suits the machine.
The listings here include red running and brake lights made for specific machines, among them the Ranger, Mule, Defender, Pioneer, Talon and Wolverine. Multi-function taillights are listed for the Can-Am Commander and Polaris Xpedition, and a low-profile ProBEAM LED taillight is also listed. A running and brake light glows steadily while the machine is on and brightens when the brake is applied. A few non-light items, such as shifter pegs and a tail strap set, are filed here too. Choose a model-specific unit when the listing names your machine, and pick your machine in the Ride Finder at the top of the page.
Brands here include Ciro, SlyFox, Custom Dynamics and Ravek. For related parts, see Turn Signal Light Assemblies, Lenses and Sockets, Connectors & Wiring, all part of Lighting & Lamps.
FAQs on tail and brake lights
What is the difference between a running light and a brake light?
A running light stays on at a low level whenever the machine is on, so you can be seen. A brake light shines brighter when the brake is applied, to show you are slowing. Many tail units combine both in one lamp.
Why does my new taillight not light up when I brake?
Check the brake light switch signal, the fuse, the ground and the connector. A connector plugged in the wrong way round can also stop a light from working. Follow the wiring notes that come with the unit.
How do LED taillights differ from bulb-type units?
An LED unit uses light emitting diodes instead of a filament bulb, so there is no bulb to burn out, and it generally draws less current. If one fails, the unit is usually replaced whole instead of changing a bulb.
How do I install a new taillight?
Disconnect the battery, unplug the old unit and compare the new one with it. Route the harness clear of heat and moving parts, secure the unit, reconnect the battery and test the running and brake functions.
