Audi VW Brake Vacuum Hose - Genuine Audi VW 5Q0612041AR

Product Information

A brake vacuum hose is a reinforced rubber or plastic hose that connects the engine intake manifold (or a vacuum pump in some vehicles) to the brake booster. It supplies vacuum pressure that amplifies the driver’s braking force, allowing for easier and safer braking with less pedal effort.

• Hard brake pedal – little to no power assist, requiring extra force to stop.
• Hissing noise – air leak sound near the hose or brake booster.
• Increased stopping distance – reduced braking efficiency due to loss of vacuum assist.

About Genuine VW Audi

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VAG to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VAG” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VAG, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VAG Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VAG are not necessarily manufactured by VAG. No cause for concern, as VAG designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VAG for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VAG parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VAG logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.