Turn signal troubles

So after doing some more digging around with a test light, I determined that there was in fact an issue with the turn signal switch/cam. I replaced the cam and got the signals back for a brief moment before the cheap replacement part broke on me, and even when it was working I needed to fiddle with the lever to keep them flashing. I also discovered that my brake lights are also out, even after "fixing" the turn signals. Brake light switch is good, checked it with a test light, but when I had it all hooked up, both wires lit the test light regardless of the switch being on or off. I am unsure if the issue still is coming from the turn signal switch or if there's something else I'm missing.
One wire at brake lamp switch should be hot at all times. That switch is open with pedal up and closed with pedal down. Pedal down both wires will be hot. That power still has to go through a good turn signal switch to get to the brake lamps. I understand turn signal switch issues in fleet vehicles like taxis in crowded cities and cancel cam alone as repair. Replacing only half the switch in the typical passenger car never made sense to me. The problem today is quality of reproductions. Cancel cams or complete switch assemblies can be junk in a box. If anyone knows where to buy a quality switch for your year model it is @slantsixdan .