Motorcyclists don’t get the luxury of steel pillars and airbags, so visibility matters — especially from behind. Brake Free tackles that problem with a simple idea: move the brake light up to eye level.
Designed to mount on the back of a helmet, the Brake Free smart brake light uses powerful magnets and adhesive mounts to stay put without permanently modifying your lid. Once installed, its LED panel remains visible day and night, brightening automatically when you slow down — whether from braking or engine deceleration.
An onboard accelerometer and gyroscope detect changes in speed, triggering a stronger light output during braking and an attention-grabbing flash pattern under hard stops. The result is a brake signal that sits directly in a driver’s line of sight, rather than buried low behind the bike.
The unit is weather-resistant, rechargeable, and rated for more than eight hours of continuous use. At under $200, it’s a relatively simple upgrade aimed squarely at one thing: making riders easier to see when it matters most. At the time of writing, Brake Free is sold out, but the concept itself feels like one of those “why wasn’t this always a thing?” solutions.
