Hey guys, I just had to do the brake booster replacement on my mom's 2008 Ford edge and had the same issue with the brake lights staying on. I think removing the switch causes it to adjust. It has a pair of black tabs at the base that spin as you remove it. Removing and reinstalling caused it to engage at a new lower height in my car. It seems fairly durable as I did all of the above for the "do not do" list and it's still functioning. This information is all based on using a fomoco OEM switch, I'm not sure if the aftermarket switches are the same.