ABS Sensor Issue

[BryanW87]

Hello everyone, I'm new to these boards[Hopefully I'll visit more often] and I would appreciate some help from the fellow stang owners.

I am not sure if this is asked[And I am quite automotively retarded, my brother and father have that knack] but I am having an issue with my ABS. The sensor light is lit on the dash, and I am wondering if am I may be correct in my guess to why..

First off, I was in an accident in which I had to replace the rear passenger axle, and when I had done this, I had re-used the old toner gear[I believe that is what it is called], since this day, my ABS Sensor light has remained on, and I am curious if I just need a new toner gear or what else the problem may be. I'm confident that the problem resides in the rear passenger, because when I brake[especially at lower speeds] it seems to "chunk" along[There seems to be a small window in braking when the pads let go of the rotor and re-clamp]. My brother said this "chunking" issue may be due to a bad rotor, however I bought a new one and had it turned, so he then said that should have alleviated the issue[if that were the case].

If anyone can lend some help, I'd be most appreciated. This is my car[and stang] and I'd hate to let it fall into a less-than-appreciated condition!

 

[V6muscle00]

well firstly i think the abs sensor sits on the rear axle right next to the differential housing but im not sure which side its on (maybe both) so i guess theres a chance that u cud have done something when u replaced the rear axle. however, i was always told not to fool around with brakes especially abs since its so sensitive. id take it to a trusted mechanic if i were u or ask a dealer whats wrong with it

 

[BryanW87]

I believe I know what you are talking about, as I said, I'm not the most mechanically enlightened man, but that is the pin shaped like object? If that is, it was slightly bent to the right[Away from the axle], yet my father and I carefully knocked it back to the center, in hoping that it would work once again. But I may be talking of something completely different here..

I agree with the dealer and trusted mechanic route, however I simply don't have that kind of money at the moment. There are a few other minor things I have to purchase[the previous owner wasn't too keen on upkeep it would seem] but I'd like to have it done before winter, since last one was ...well to say the least, I am suprised to be alive, haha.

Thanks though, for the input. If anyone has dealt with this situation and fixed it themselves though, I'd opt to try that and save myself any money I can.

 

[drakesdad]

You can save some $ and do this yourself.....sensor is cake to replace...one bolt and it comes out.....it may be a little rusty but once out just find the clips behind the carpet on your rear seat and lift it and you will see the junction point for the ABS sensor......I paid 40.00 from NAPA..so I know other stores may be cheaper and it took longer to take to jack the car up and take off the rim than it did to replace the sensor....tip....once you get the old one out use a wire brush or small file to clean up the hole and the new one will slide right in....