How to fix a broken sink pivot rod.
How to fix broken sink drain stopper.
If the stopper is broken or its seal looks worn replace it.
Tighten the clevis screw where you marked it before.
In the days before pop up drains a rubber stopper was employed when you wanted a sink full of water to rinse out a few things.
You can get the sink stopper working correctly and have the drain cleaned out with just a small amount of work.
This quick video leaves out all the unnecessary commentary and focuses on the process.
Tighten the retaining nut just enough to hold the horizontal pivot rod in place.
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How to fix a broken sink stopper.
Test the stopper rod to ensure all the moving parts are reattached.
Slide the clevis over the stopper rod and insert the horizontal pivot rod into the drainpipe.
Insert the stopper into the drain.
Insert the pivot rod so that it engages the hole in the bottom of the stopper and tighten.
Line up the stopper so that the notch is facing directly toward the opening for the lift handle which is usually directly behind the faucet spigot.
The flat metal bar may have disconnected.
Clean off all hair and debris.
2 lift the stopper from the drain.
See how fast and easy it is to repair your drain stopper.