push rod removal...????

i have a master cylinder from an old Granada for my 4 wheel disc manual project. Problem is I stuck the push rod they gave me in there without thinking, I needed to use my old rod and now the little black clip on the end of the new one locked it in there...for good aparently. I pulled until my head was about to explode. Am I screwed and need to buy another master cylinder?

I usually do that. I put it in a vise & pull like Hell!
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nevermind, i ended up running to Home Depot and got there 5 mins before they closed to buy a 3/8" die and a 7/8" long carriage bolt. Just shortened the rod and threaded on the bolt so now it is adjustable.

Words of wisdom: unless you have an adjustable push rod on your master cylinder do not insert it until you're positive you have the correct length. They were not meant to come out.

Sounds like a pain in the ass.
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