94 dodge Shadow brake light problem

I am looking at purchasing a 94 Dodge Shadow ES. The only major problem i can see is that the BRAKE LIGHTS are always on. Even with the eginition turned off. i have never messed with a car of this type. So i went for the brake light switch. Found the harness was slightly burned and bubbled. BUT intact as is the wiring. I bought a new brake light switch from the local Dodge dealership and figured that would be it. i pop it in and the lights STILL stay on. IF i press the switch IN the lights go out. it does this on both switches..

u must have the switch in backwords, try reversing your wiring

there should be some kind of ajustment on the switch like it may screw in not real sure unless i go out and check but its pretty dark. ok it has a retaner on it if you push it in it will lock into place. well it should anyway.