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Replacing a cut Strut Brake Line Grommet.

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Brake line grommet is cut.
How many of you like me have had to work on brakes or struts and when removing the brake line from the Strut you noticed that the Grommet was cut.


Well you can Irish engineer it to be reused lots of duct tape, or better yet replace it.
The grommet part number is 171611819
They are available on the web VWheritage has them as well
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/grommet/171611819/

Cheaper at the Dealer
https://www.jimellisvwparts.com/products/Volkswagen-VW/Jetta/Grommet-brake-hose-HOSE---BRAKE/5158505/171611819.html

To replace it:
Remove the Brake hose from the Caliper or hard mount point.

Using the Lube of your choice on the grommet, you can place it over the hose nipple, then use a small screwdriver to pry one side over the fitting, then holding that with your finger, take the small screw driver and force the other side over the fitting then slide up in place.
 
Return the brake line to the Caliper, bleed the brakes.
Be warned to take note of the caliper to hose position if you remove the Caliper from the hose to keep the position the same or you can have a twist in your brake line.
 
You can remove the hose at the hard line connection and do the same ether way works, but remember to bleed the brake lines.
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could you not just cut the grommet so you can slip it on the line, then push it into the bracket? looks like a pretty tight fit so probably wouldnt go anywhere
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Yes you can do it that way as well, but I have found that if they are cut.  Then they usually get a tad but broken later on.
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