THE IMPORTANCE OF PURCHASING QUALITY ABS SENSORS
                     THE IMPORTANCE OF PURCHASING QUALITY ABS 
SENSORS
Mark Sanford
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Are you troubleshooting your ABS warning light and have determined it is 
time to install a new ABS sensor? Before you click on the first sensor that 
says it fits your car, make sure that it is manufactured to OEM standards. 
While you might think a sensor is a great way to save some cash since it 
isn’t actually your brake lines, pads, and rotors that physically stop the car, 
that would be the wrong way to look at it.
WHAT DOES AN ABS SENSOR DO?
In older vehicles, the anti-lock brake sensor is a sensor comprised of a 
magnet and resistance coil that is positioned over a spinning toothed ring 
mounted to the CV axle by each wheel. It senses the speed of the wheel as 
the teeth pass by the magnet, which then sends a signal to the ABS 
controller. The controller compares the speed of each wheel, and when 
traction is lost, it engages the anti-lock braking system. In newer vehicles, 
the controller also works with traction control and your electronic stability 
control.
PARTS OF YOUR ABS SENSOR REPLACEMENT KIT
A replacement ABS sensor typically includes the connectors and wiring 
needed to connect the magnet to the controller. The wires may be several 
feet long as the controller is mounted either in the frame rail on the 
driver’s side or in the engine compartment. The wires are held in place 
using clamps to prevent the wires from rubbing against moving parts, 
resulting in failure. The electrical connection is made using a standard 
snap-in connector.
WHY DOES AN ABS SENSOR FAIL?
Each ABS sensor is located in the wheel well, where it is subjected to constant 
vibration and all the debris kicked up from the road. A small pebble or grime can 
become jammed between the sensor and the toothed wheel, causing an invalid 
connection. Hitting a pothole can snap parts or wiring. Wires can be abraded over 
time. You can expect an ABS sensor to last 30,000 to 50,000 miles. If the sensor 
does fail, you should receive an ABS warning light on the dash, and your anti-lock 
braking system will not engage when needed.
AVOIDING POOR CONNECTIONS AND CHEAP WIRING
When you are shopping for a new ABS sensor, it can be tempting to go for the 
cheapest one on the shelf. However, this is part of the primary safety systems of 
your vehicle. A non-OEM or secondary market sensor may not include the proper 
length wiring, the materials in the magnet can be subject to corrosion, and even 
the electrical connections may be constructed out of substandard parts. Basically, 
a cheap part is giving your braking system more ways to fail, which can result in 
damage to your vehicle, injury, or even worse. At the very least, you will be 
replacing your ABS sensors more often than you should.
Just like when fixing up your brakes with reliable replacement lines and kits from 
Carlson Quality Brake Parts, you want to know that the ABS sensor you are 
installing in your car is specifically designed for your make and model and crafted 
from materials able to stand up to thousands of miles on the open road.
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