Master Cylinder Pushrod Needed asap...Question - Photo Attached

When I replaced the MC on my car my rod did not have one on it. I couldnt find one so I just stuck the rod back in.. I have not noticed any issues not having it and its been that way for 2 years.

ditto on that!
mee tooo

but now im not feeling so good about the whole thing..... think i will go in and do whats reccomended...

did you notice an improvement with that new MC?