I got the brake lights working, i didn't know i was supposed to put the switch back on the pedal, not just wire it up. damn hearing loss prevented me from understanding the video on the youtube. However, I am still working on why that fuse keeps blowing.

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2000 Ford Ranger XLT Reg Cab
Manual Transmission 5-speed
68k miles
Blacked out third brake, tail lights.
Two 5% tint on back window and 15% on sides with 5% tint strip on front.
Bullit glasspack dual exhaust
Clear-black headlights
"Mesh" grill with blacked out ford oval.
"Built Ford Tough"