Brake lights and parking brake indicator light not working

[Lpc]

I went to put the top back up on my1999 Boxster and the top would not close. I noticed that the parking break indicator light would not illuminate when the break is applied. At the same time I noticed that all 3 break lights were not coming on when break pedal is depressed. I have been searching the internet and found articles related to the break pedal switch and the parking brake sensor switch.
My question is, are the break lights and parking break problem connected? I checked the fuses, for the top and for the break lights. All fuses are good.
Any suggestions on what would be the cause of both problems.

Thanks for any advice.