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Originally Posted by andrewwynn
I'm in WI. I broke the head off one of the bolts that holds my abs sensor. It's now held in place with Teflon tape making it snug. I first installed before winter and it stayed snug all winter without the tape but when spring came it would move an invisible amount and defeat my ABS or worse, actually engage abs at every stop until I finally wrapped it with Teflon and press-fit it back in. It shouldn't be too hard to remove once the screw is removed but dont be to surprised if Teflon is in your future.
Take your time with the sensors you need to get some penetrant in there and take your time getting them to start moving. If they've been recently replaced it should not be difficult to remove again.
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Avoid using just a socket and ratchet or breaker bar. That will just ensure that you will snap the bolt head off. I use an 18-volt cordless impact to remove the ABS bolt. The blows from the impact help to loosen up the rusty bolt. This is also what I use to remove or loosen brake bleeder screws. Seafoam makes a great penetrant that creeps into the thread of rusted bolts and nuts.
A little tip for Tuesday Tips.