Rear brake hose length
Posted: 03 May 2026, 06:01
I just replaced my 15yr old brake hoses as a preventative maintenance (might be a bad idea with todays part quality).
The new rear hoses are a bit longer than the old ones not much but they are almost touching the crossmember. Did not measure, I would say the difference is about a centimeter.
The new ones are LPR branded hoses, 171611775A reference nr, 180mm long nominal. Checked ETKA and it show two partnrs 171611775 160mm and 171611775A 180mm. I will check the old ones for length. I cannot remember what brand they were.
Is there a reason to go with the shorter one? Worth changing them? Why VW switched length? Part availability?
The new rear hoses are a bit longer than the old ones not much but they are almost touching the crossmember. Did not measure, I would say the difference is about a centimeter.
The new ones are LPR branded hoses, 171611775A reference nr, 180mm long nominal. Checked ETKA and it show two partnrs 171611775 160mm and 171611775A 180mm. I will check the old ones for length. I cannot remember what brand they were.
Is there a reason to go with the shorter one? Worth changing them? Why VW switched length? Part availability?