Derek Lawler

After tediously getting the brake booster out of my 1986 Honda Civic sedan
(AT just rebuilt, 1.5L engine) and replaced with a rebuilt one I could not
get it through the firewall without removing the 2" clevis connector so I
had to back out the replacement far enough to put it on from the inside and
then put the pin and cotter pin in place. Bled the rebuilt master cylinder
on the bench then bled all four wheel cylinders. However, the pedal goes to
the floor and since I can't screw the clevis further back on the booster's
threaded rod I am trying to back off the rod from the booster where there's
a locknut. Using pliers I managed to back it out a fraction of an inch. Is
this the right way to go about it? I would appreciate any input on this. I
do have braking but the pedal goes too far down for my peace of mind.
Derek