a snap connection is provided between a push rod , e . g ., of brakes , to an actuating means , e . g ., a brake pedal . a fastening clip is detachably fastened to the pedal . the push rod includes a spherical end which can be held in an articulated manner by the fastening clip for transmitting actuating forces . the interior of the fastening clip has two elastically deformable locking lips acting as barbs , which fix the spherical end of the push rod in the pedal after the insertion of the push rod into the fastening clip . the fastening clip is preferably a plastic part with essentially closed sides , which are closed off on the pedal side by a front surface with an opening for the spherical end of the push rod . the opening has an insertion area for inserting the spherical end of the push rod and a removal area for removing the push rod .