1997 Ford Escort brake lights not working

1997 Ford Escort 4 cyl 73000 miles

Hi, My daughter has a 1997 ford escort. The brake lights are not working. It is currently in the repair shop, but I am questioning the repair. I am being told that the complete brake pedal assembly needs to be repaired. The shop tried to get a used part, but it came in bad. Now I am being told that it is not available local and needs to be flown in from another state. What was supposed to be a one day repair is turning into who knows. They cannot tell me when they will get the part and when the repair will be completed. I am also questioning the amount of the repair which with diagnostic comes to 237.00. Any thoughts?