It can be done!! I dont believe it myself, but the drivers side was actually easier of the two. (as far as catching the nuts on the studs...) placement of the ruber bushing was critical and it only took me half the afternoon.. so if some one reads this in the future, and they believe they can get the master cylinder off/back on in less time that may be the way to go.

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