Tail housing Brake socket rusted

[AmadeusCharger500]

I just rebuilt this car and had these apart for cleaning but it appears there was a water leak into the housing. Water came in but didn't leave so it was sitting there for quite a few weeks. Anyway one socket got so rusted the bulb had to be busted out. I sand blasted it to remove the rust but the spring loaded socket no longer moves in and out. Is there any way to replace this or fix it?

[vancamp]

you can take apart a new socket and use the contact and spring in your housing or posiibly order a new housing heres one of several wiring links i found using google

http://www.wiringproducts.com/contents/en-us/d406.html#p2272

[dpixel]

I have the same problem. The previous owner cut out the old socket and put another type in there and ran a ground wire to the housing.  It's lasted the 16 years I've had the car, but not optimum.

I'll be watching this thread.   

[AmadeusCharger500]

Thanks vancamp I'll be ordering one of those replacements.

[Back N Black]

Thanks vancamp I'll be ordering one of those replacements.

You can buy the replacements at any local auto parts store.