Starter not working properly

More than likely this is nothing to do with pressing the brake. What happens a lot of times is the starter solenoid gets a bare spot or worn spot on the windings inside of it. So when you turn the key and you hear just a click then the starter is trying to engage but it hits this worn spot and it doesn't turn any longer.

Here are a couple guides that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

What I would do is check the voltage at the starter and if you have 12 volts at the starter on both wires then I would replace the starter.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Just pressing the brake was a coincidence because as you hit the key over and over, it clicks the starter over and it will eventually move it and find a good spot.

Please find the wiring diagram and process from the manual on how to replace this.

Please let us know if you have questions on this.

Thanks