Did you have manual or power brakes? There are different brake push rods for manual and power, you can’t mix a power brake push rod with a manual brake a set up.
Depends. I prefer the 15/16” for manual brakes, it gives a higher line pressure (more clamp force at the caliper) but it also means a slightly longer travel on the brake pedal. The 1 1/32” will be a higher/harder pedal, but less brake force.
I like the 15/16” because it the longer travel also makes brake modulation easier. But it does mean a longer pedal travel.