The flat metal bar may have disconnected.
How to fix broken sink drain stopper.
Insert the stopper into the drain.
While that s still an option.
The drain stopper will have a notch in the bottom with a hole aligned with the stopper s stem behind it.
Test the stopper rod to ensure all the moving parts are reattached.
Align and place the drain stopper into the sink s drain opening.
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.
Insert the pivot rod so that it engages the hole in the bottom of the stopper and tighten.
Slide the clevis over the stopper rod and insert the horizontal pivot rod into the drainpipe.
2 lift the stopper from the drain.
Tighten the retaining nut just enough to hold the horizontal pivot rod in place.
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.
How to fix a broken sink pivot rod.
Clean off all hair and debris.
This quick video leaves out all the unnecessary commentary and focuses on the process.
You can get the sink stopper working correctly and have the drain cleaned out with just a small amount of work.
See how fast and easy it is to repair your drain stopper.