help for an idiot

Following your suggestions I started looking into the turn signal switch.. After looking poking and prodding I solved the problem,, Turns out there's a wire jumper on the backside of the turn signal cam that jumps 2 terminals for the brake lights. The wire looked to be like a paper clip in diameter and appearance. After bending the wire to made better contact with the terminals I got the brake lights functioning properly...

Thanks for the help and advise..