Thanks, it did seem like a heluva lot of resistance putting that sucker in, tho never having done it b4, had no basis for comparison. The pedal is noticeably stiffer too.

Is it supposed to be able to go right up against the hole with little resistance?

If it turns out the rod is too long, is there a preferred method of shortening it ? (put less viagra in the brake fluid?)

Can't be too much longer, a cursory (or should i say cussory) glance and they appeared about the same.

Can't wait til morning so i can get all greasy & pisssed off again!