Brake Line and Caliper Issues (DIY)

[Zeodude]

I attempted to remove the wheel hub bearing, but had a ridiculously hard time removing the brake caliper. (bolt was rounded inside) Once I finally got it off, I accidentally let it drop.

I'm pretty sure that drop is what's causing a new leak in the brake line. When I press down there is no pushback and a visible mist of brake fluid sprays out.

I didn't even get around to replacing the wheel hub because it needed a long torx and I didn't want to strip any bolts I didn't have replacements for.

I placed a new caliper figuring I may as well justify the hassle, but now I don't think it's even pushing on the pads. I assume the leak is the cause of that.

All of this is drivers' side.

I'm worried I need to replace the entire brake line, and considering how this learning exerience is going, I don't know if it's a good idea.

 

[melsg5]

Its very unclear what dropped, the caliper or the rubber brake line. It is also unclear exactly what is leaking the caliper, the rubber line or the metal line the rubber line attaches to.