Before you remove the brake light switch, remove the two wires and put a jumper between the connectors on the wires. Turn on the ignition switch and the brake lights should come on (without depressing the brake pedal). If they don't light, connect a volt meter between the red/black wire and ground. You should have battery voltage.
John
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