1999 Cavalier Brake fault indicator

both indicator lights in the dashboard stay on when car is started. i can get them to go out when starting by holding the brake down thru cranking. the lights (abs and hand brakelight) turn back on pretty much as soon as it starts rolling though.
This is my girlfreinds mom's car and her dad (my girlfreinds grandfather) changed the brake pads.
Any clues or ideas of what to check would be appreciated

I have the same problem in my 95 cavalier. My mechanic told me it was my front right speed sensor. Get an Electrical Analysis.

your mechanic lied to you , your car has only 1 speed sensor, and its attatched to the transmission,
he may have meant ABS sensor

how long ago were the brake pads replaced?

they were replaced 4 months ago. the brakes are even when being applied (i stood on the brakes on a dirt road in drive and reverse to check)