- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Camry
- Year
- 2010
- Miles
- 89000
- Engine
- 2.5L 4 Cyl
The left rear caliper was sticking (not retracting) after taking foot off brake. Decided to take it in to get fixed. They recommended calipers, rotors, hoses, and pads for both sides and that's okay, I realize they should be replaced in pairs. When the hoses were to be replaced, the fittings on the steel brake line wouldn't unthread from the caliper hoses on both sides, (L&R). It backed out only so far and stopped. They finally got the line out of the hose fitting, but said they had to cut the tip off the hard line and reflare so it would fit into the new hose. They said the flare was too wide inside the fitting and that's why it wouldn't come out. Then, the left side leaked when attempting to bleed the brakes after reflaring it. The reflaring was not working very well as the guy said the metal kept splitting every time he attempted to make a flare. I think it was either him or the tool that was the problem. Is it possible the fitting was over tightened at the factory in the hose end causing the flare to widen enough to prevent the flared steel line from releasing? The rear brakes were original. The fronts were serviced 2Y ago and in good condition. If the line can't be fixed and has to be replaced, does the fuel tank have to be dropped to access it? What do you think? Has anyone heard of something like this?