[s-cars] Rear ABS sensor and HRSB links

[Chris Semple]

Young, Steve wrote:
> Tried this route when diagnosing an ABS issue on my A4.  The price was half of a new one, but they send the whole hub assy since you destroy the sensor trying to remove it.  Didn't work for me since I had new wheel bearings in my hubs already.
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For whatever reason, the C4 chassis seem to give up the rear sensors 
more easily that the B5 cars. They're also easier to thread through the 
floorboards. I'm not a fan of used sensors for B5 rears, but can do the 
C4's as needed.

-Cheers
-Chris Semple
Concord NH
'95 S6
   '84 4000q
       '69 M-B Unimog 406


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> I'd try Chris Semple for a used sensor.  <chris at force5auto.com>
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>> I have the Happersized RSB installed and a weak point seems to be the
>> bracket break that holds the link to the axle.  After it broke, it swung
>> around and took out the boot and the ABS sensor.
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>> I fixed the bracket and the boot, but now need to get the ABS sensor
>> replaced for the passenger rear side.  Stealer price is $250, and
>> GermanAutoParts.com shows it on the site, but admits they can't get it any
>> longer.  ECS Tuning is the only place I can find it, but price is close to
>> stealer.
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>> Any other good places to find the ABS sensor?  Part number is 4A0927807C
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>> I probably should also replace the HRSB links while I am at it.  The swivels
>> on both ends have eaten a lot of dirt and now have some play in them.  (at
>> least they don't squeak anymore)
>>
>> Tim now in Alberta
>> 93 S4 with 200K
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