This is a decent item; I was however expecting a bit higher quality from Grohe. I think the material could be a bit more substantial. Pros: smooth mechanisms Cons: not great quality, a lot of plastic

Exactly what I needed

So far it works and good quality. Made in Germany for sure.

Disappointing. The original part broke some years ago and that replacement that was sent also broke. Out of frustration the original part was jury rigged until this replacement part, which was not inexpensive. The diameter was too large for the slide bar and again, had to jury rig with duct tape for the part to hold vertical position. Will not consider future Grohe purchases.

This replacement feels strong and solid. The original had a broken internal plastic part. It's probably a good idea to not over-tighten the rod clamp. To replace, pry off the cap on one end of the rod, remove the screw from the wall, break any sealant gluing it in place (a sharp hit with your hand may do it), then slide the wall fixture off the rod. Now you can slide off the old glide element and replace it with the new one. Put new sealant on the old sealant, place the wall fixture back on the rod, settle the wall fixture securely in place, replace the screw tightly, and snap the cover back on.