This may not help you but I had a similar issue this morning. A few days ago, I noticed brake sponginess so I stopped to tighten the MC screws, one of which had come loose a few turns. I know -- you're supposed to tighten things properly -- not the point. Anyway, afterwards I noticed some free play in the lever and the brake light was always on as a result. Seems when I tightened the MC retaining screws the MC wasn't centered properly on the housing which impeded the free movement of the MC plunger. Loosened screws, retightened properly centered, free play disappeared, brake light works fine now.