Manual brake push rod length?? Brake pedal is in the sky!

That rod should not be able to be moved in and out as stated. There is suppose to be a rubber bushing on the rod with a slot in it to collapse for install This holds it tight into the master when installed all the way. Without this bushing to hold it in. It could come out and cause you to lose brakes. I would deffinately make sure that the rod is secure in the master before the master is installed. It should not be able to be remove without alot of force while tightened in a vice. I have rods out if you need pics of the bushing slot and length.