What length is the clevis pin that holds the clutch master cylinder push rod to the pedal?
Original one went down inside the heater and I can't be bothered pulling the heater out.

Cheers Stuart

Not sure , but don't even think of using a split pin to get you through , I spent 25 minutes getting one out the other day cursing the previous owner the whole time ...

I'm watching this to see the correct size myself

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The clevis pin is 5/16ths and is 3/4 long along the shank....although the length from the reataining shoulder to the OD of the split pin hole is 0.52 of an inch.

Using R clips make life pretty easy when dealing with these evil little clevis pins....

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

As long as the R clip does not hit the edge of the hole and either fall out or jam the pedal from returning.

I've told you people before, my wife is an expert getting these little @#$%'s in and out with her tiny hands and fingers. I gave up years ago, spent several hours trying the clutch one - she took 10 seconds. All she needs is the air fare to your nearest capital city, plus luxury accommodation and she'll do the job easy peasy

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I actually don't have any problems with them , unless someone has used a $%@#%^ split pin in them ....

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I considered grinding the whole firewall out in order to remove it when someone had put a split pin in mine.

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Simplify and add lightness

You can get the R clips from the bolt racks in most auto shops, or from Minispares and the likes.

If you do get them from a bolt rack, select carfully. You don't want them to be too big (although you will naturally want to choos the bigger clips) as they can catch the shelf like Morris said above and push out or interfere with the movement as the pedal returns. take a clevis pin of 5/15th bolt down with you to get a grip on how big it needs to be.

As for getting them out and in, you can get a pair of f*k off huge long nose pliers from supercheap for about 10 bucks, they've even got an offset nose on them. these are awesome for getting them out, 2 minute job which is done by sitting next to the door. Ask Davo111, he's a convert.

Also awesome for getting things out from behind the engine, putting in engine mount bolts too.

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

Getting the R clip out is easy just use, You Guessed it "A Wire Tie"
I Take the drivers seat out place a thick pillow or rolled up blanket infront of the cross member and hook the wire tie around it and pull. give the peddle a shake while pushing on the pin and pull it out. I also have a small led torch and a magnet attached under the dash so I can see what I'm doing
Putting in same position but use a pair of long nose plies to push it back in

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Is that all???

I once spent over 2 hours trying to remove the clevis pin from the brake master cylindar.... damn thing wouldnt budge, once I finally got it out I noticed some nice grooves worn into it from the pedal no wonder it wouldnt move! a nice BFH got it out

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Size DOES Matter!!!

Its allways fun when some Dick has replaced the clevis pin with a 5/16 bolt & a nylock nut, or a bent nail, or a cap screw, or some bolt & nut from Bunnings etc etc.

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Have a Nice Day.
If already having a nice day please disregard.

I'd use an 'R' clip for the clutch pedal, but always a split pin for the brake - they are far more secure and I've seen a couple of horrific motorsport accidents where the clevis pin has worked its way out.

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Totally agree there, nails are a lot tougher then split pins to pull out.

Also who puts nylock nuts on the handbrake cables!!!!

It is a lot compared to my normal couple of minutes for them

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I don't have any problems with removing split pins, even on a Clubman heater with the fresh air duct it is not a problem. I suppose being left handed could be an advantage.

But if you get a really tough one you can use the cheat.
Undo the master cylinder and lift the cylinder up as high as you can and you can get access to the split pin through the master cylinder hole. You can then butcher it to remove it.