No brake lights-but I have 12v at pedal switch

[Toro]

So, I've checked through the fuses and everything shows voltage where it should. I also have 12v on the orange wire that's in the plug on the brake light pedal switch. I first thought the switch was bad, but if I jumper across the plug from the orange to the white wire I still don't have brake lights. In theory, if there is 12v on the orange wire at the switch, jumper to the white should light up the brake lights correct? Any thoughts on what to check next, I'm kinda stumped. Thanks!