Brake light sensor has unhooked itself from the pedal

keep in mind that the brake switch controls all three lights. If all the lights are not working, it may be due to a faulty brake switch. The most common symptom of a brake switch issue is no illumination when stepping on the brakes. It is also possible for the reverse of this to happen, where the plunger breaks in such a way that the terminals are permanently connected and the lights are always on. Certain types of switches can be adjusted and over time may become misaligned. This could lead to an intermittent issue where the switch is correctly aligned at certain times and will get dislodged or stop working at others.

The switch itself is loose and if I clamp it the brake lights work. I'm looking for a more permanent fix