RE: Pain in the A$$

[Porsray@aol.com]

Reid, I had a similar experience which was entirely my own doing.  I changed
the front struts on my 1990 Coupe Quattro a few years back, and I pulled
the sensors out of the hub housing to give me room.  When I shoved them
back into place, I apparently pushed them in too far, and the sensor nose
wore out on the gear teeth used for the speed signal transmitter.  Symptoms
similar to yours; rapid rattle/pedal vibration at tail end of braking as car
stopped; also, the ABS computer gave up & disabled the ABS (could tell by 
the dash warning light). 

If they replaced wheel bearings, to me likelihood is high they pulled the 
sensors & didn't put them back in right.  I say you have a case, although you
might need an independent opinion for court.

Good luck!

Ray Calvo (porsray@aol.com)
1990 Coupe Quattro

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This last wednesday I took my 200 to the local Audi dealer in State College,
PA to have wheel bearings and rotors replaced.   The price was high, but the
service was quick and exceptional...so i thought.   On the way out the
service rep mentioned they adjusted the brake speed sensor on the front
right wheel, he said it was out of whack.   Well, I leave and the first time
i go to stop, there is a terrible noise and pedal shimmy around three MPH to
stopped.    I immedately went back to the shop and he said that's how it
should be (yeah, right).   They said they'd look at it friday and if it was
a fault of their's that they would repair it no cost.   Turns out now the
sensor is broken and they'll be happy to fix it for me....for a nominal fee!

Does anyone have any
experience with this type of situation?   Perhaps BBB, or a lawyer?
(preponderance of the evidence is in my favor)    I just want their wrong
righted, at theirexpense.    Any and all help appreciated.
Reid Meyer
Penn State Univ.
JR- Finance
'90 200t (124k)
'81 5ks (R.I.P.)

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