Expert: Sean Halliday - 7/30/2010

Question
hi, i had new brake pads, rotors and struts put into my toy. corolla 1993. Last night my gear shift lever wouldn't move from park. i used my key to unlock the lever manually. works but i have no brake lights and still need to use my key to move lever out of park. i know i need to fix my brake lights but what is going on??? thanks, mary dawn
hi, i had new brake pads, rotors and struts put into my toy. corolla 1993.  Last night my gear shift lever wouldn't move from park.  i used my key to unlock the lever manually.  works but i have no brake lights and still need to use my key to move lever out of park.  i know i need to fix my brake lights but what is going on??? thanks,  mary dawn
p.s. i also just had new struts, brake pads, and rotors put on the front end.  could this have set something off?

Answer
This is a seperate problem and nothing to do with the brakes.The release for the shifter is probably worn or faulty.It may be the cable is broken.This will need to be repaired by a shop as it will involve removing the steering column possibly,and middle consol.Brake lights could be either the switch or the bulbs are bad.