master cyl pushrod

Clamp the rod sideways in the vice, leaving just enuff room between the jaws of the vice, and the mounting face of the M/C,, for a pry bar,, and pry the m/c off the rod.. usually pops right off.. I usually use one of those 3 ft. pry bars..

I also like undoing the four mounting bolts,, pulling the m/c far enuff from the firewall to slip in a piece of wood/spacer,, and then pull up on the pedal, - this works great, and avoids hitting the brake lite switch,,,

hope it helps