The brake light switch was probably knocked out of adjustment. Crawl under dash and look for a plunger switch that contacts the brake pedal arm. Pull the switch away from the arm by a few clicks. That should do it. PULL THE FUSE TO RESET THE BRAKE COMPUTER AND THE LIGHT STAYS OFF.
Brake lights indicate when a vehicle is about to stop. When brake lights stop working it is important to check the wiring, the fuse, and the light itself. It could be that any of those need to be replaced.
Check the bulbs first, then the dimmer switch and wiring.
fuse box, wiring issue look for melted and or frayed wires
could be bad wiring
Check the fuse. Then check the wiring.
Check the brake light switch on the pedal. There are different switches for the 3rd and reg brake lights If you have already replaced the bulbs of the two lights that are not working then check the wiring between the lights. If you don't have a repair manual get a haynes it has wiring diagrams in them.
Color coded instructions on how the wiring should go in my pickup truck ignition
Check fuse Check bulbs Check switch-usually located in side of transmission Check wiring
Make sure the bulbs are there and in good condition. If the tailingts work it would not have been the switch. There is an issue with the wiring between the switch and the lights. Check the grounds for the lights and check the wiring between the switch and the bulbs.
i would check the wiring for cracks
Working brake lights are important for safety reasons while driving. It is important to check all of the wiring, if the brake lights are not working and the fuses and bulbs have been checked.
Very possible ... best to check the wiring with a voltmeter checking for +12vdc.