[s-cars] Rear ABS sensor and HRSB links

[Chris Semple]

Young, Steve wrote:
> I'm 50/50 in removing the C4 sensors, and have never had a B5 sensor come out.
>   
So we're in agreement on this then :)

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



> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Chris Semple <chris at force5auto.com>
> To: Young, Steve
> Cc: 'tr0910 at gmail.com' <tr0910 at gmail.com>; 's-car-list at audifans.com' <s-car-list at audifans.com>
> Sent: Thu Mar 11 18:23:30 2010
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Rear ABS sensor and HRSB links
>
> 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.
>>
>>     
> 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
>
>
>   
>> I'd try Chris Semple for a used sensor.  <chris at force5auto.com>
>>
>>
>>
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>>     
>>> *This message was transferred with a trial version of CommuniGate(r) Pro*
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> 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.
>>>
>>> Any other good places to find the ABS sensor?  Part number is 4A0927807C
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>