FWIW Gary whilst following John V6 the other day I noticed his cobra repeater far more than his main brake lights. Could be because his Roadster like mine has side lights on continuously so not such a noticeable difference in intensity, in daylight at least.
Richard it is also an led bulb. But Gary's car has an LED cluster lamp.
Gary I have a y connector and with a suitcase remove the whole unit and have a repeater lamp that fits onto the straps holding the suitcase.