[JHT1888]

Hi all,



I tried removing my abs sensor the other day on my thunder as it's due to be replace as it is faulty but the rust has ate the bolt so when I can't get a turn to turn the bolt to unscrew.



The only way I think now I can get this bolt out is remove the brake caliper/disc to get in behind the other side to drill through the bolt but my worry is the other two bolts if I unscrew them it might be the same scenario that they won't come out for me.


any advice would be much appreciated.

[JHT1888]

also what size are the two bolts that need removed?



thanks

[Ian G]

I've never once got an ABS sensor out cleanly, tried loads, they're just not strong enough.

Even if you get the bolt away, the case of the sensor will probably be seized in the hub. Nightmare things.

[JHT1888]

would it not come out cleanly if i use those irwin bolt removers ?

[AndyReact]

Get some irwin bolt removers on it! Only way with rusted bolts! I have managed to remove rear sensors by tapping them out with a 10mm socket

[JHT1888]

mot is due on monday though And won't be able to get them as I think you can only get them online ? see if i remove the fuse to stop the abs sensor warning light come on will an mot not pick it up on the diagnostic ?




which fuse is it to remove the abs warning light ?

This post has been edited by JHT1888: 30 June 2012 - 09:40 PM

[AndyReact]

Afaik there is no fuse that can stop the light!

[JHT1888]

hmm bad times then

[JHT1888]

what about this http://www.diy.com/n...l-250mm-9285413

would this be good enough ?

[JHT1888]

I managed to get th irwin bolt removers today So I am going to try and remove the rounded bolt using these bolt grippers and hopefully it works

[JHT1888]

Job done light still on I got it on the diagnostic again and it turns out I need to replace the other one aswell despite the one i replaced was needing replace lol