1997 nissan altima brake lights stay on even after car turned off

SOURCE: brake and battery lights stay on

when both lights stay on with the car running it usually indicates an alternator that is not charging at an acceptable voltage level. check the battery voltage with the car running, if it is under 13.5V you should replace your alternator.

SOURCE: BRAKE LIGHTS

The real problem is that you need a Bake-Light switch its bad, This switch is mounted up under you brake pedal to the top, very simple to replace and you problem will be solve. Get back to me if you need more help. Leave me a fix ya if I fixed ya. Good Luck

SOURCE: Brake and Parking lights won't turn off, even in "OFF" position - Drains battery

Get under the dash ad look at your brake pedal lever. You will see a stop light switch that screww into a bracket with a 'button' sticking out of it. if pulling up on the brake pedal (even slightly) solves your problem, then the switch needs adjusting closer to the brake lever. If adjusting does not stop problem then replacement of brake light switch may be required.

SOURCE: brake light does not turn off

This could be the problem http://z31.com/repairs/brakepedal/ different car same problem i just fixed my sentra based on that link.

Here is where to order the parts to fix it yourself.

http://www.courtesyparts.com/betasite/stopper-rubber-p-365646.html

SOURCE: 97 Altima dashboard brake light stays on

Check your brake fluid level in the engine compartment. Its located on the rear RH side of the engine compartment, its a white/clear resevoir connecting to a large black circular object. If the fluid is low, fill to proper level, also I would recommend having your brake system checked as there may be a leak. If the fluid is fine and at the proper level, you may have a damaged/broken brake fluid level sensor or damaged/broken Emergency brake switch. Hopefully this helps....please rate thanks!!