Subject: Update. Author: cfisher : member since May, 2004 : 283 posts Posted on: 2006-01-03 18:34:23

I finally had time to work on the problem this past weekend. I ordered a new front pulse generator. The reason being is that sometimes the ABS light didn't come on and then if I did a hard stop I could "feel" the front brakes start to "slip". I know that's probably not a good indication of where to start, but I thought it could be, so that is why I got one PG for the front. Unfortunately I didn't think through what I was "feeling", so I mistakenly started with the side that was "slipping" when I should have started with the side that was locking up. Turns out I the PG on the driver's front was bad.

Now I have another question. Any advice on how to seal the connections. Of course since the car is 18 years old and all the engine has disintergrated the couplings. Is there even any way to replace the plastic couplings/boots or is it easier to use shrink tubing and maybe some type of silicone in the boot of the new PG?

Many thanks for the advice!!

Chad
'88 535is
'85 735i
'81 528i

• Any way to test the ABS pulse generators? - cfisher 2005-11-17 11:09:21 (503 views)
  • Yes: Any way to test the ABS pulse generators? - jack8272 2006-01-10 15:07:36 (402 views)
    • I'd like to see that. Can you post it here or email it to me? (nt) - davidc 2006-01-10 16:08:07 (399 views)
      • Re: I'd like to see that. Can you post it here or email it to me? - jack8272 2006-01-10 22:39:01 (444 views)
  • Here's a tidbit for ya. - Gcracker 2005-11-21 21:26:47 (495 views)
    • Thanks. I will start with the sensors first, because the teeth - cfisher 2005-11-23 11:09:52 (445 views)
      • Update. - cfisher 2006-01-03 18:34:23 (388 views)
        • Is this the ABS pulse generator you're talking about? (pic) - davidc 2006-01-04 18:28:41 (685 views)
          • that's the one. (nt) - cfisher 2006-01-05 12:32:10 (357 views)
            • BTW, what's a good price for the ABS pulse generator? (nt) - davidc 2006-01-06 19:28:27 (411 views)
              • I paid $110 for one from the dealer with the BMWCCA discount. - cfisher 2006-01-09 12:06:18 (346 views)
        • Since you may need to remove the sensor at the - kff 2006-01-04 09:46:28 (384 views)
          • I'll stick with the heat shrink or tape. - cfisher 2006-01-04 13:55:39 (364 views)
    • Did you replace the rear hubs yourself? - davidc 2005-11-22 00:45:22 (429 views)
  • I think you can check them for continuity, but to check - kff 2005-11-17 14:36:14 (436 views)
    • I guess I've narrowed it down... maybe? - cfisher 2005-11-18 11:06:24 (440 views)
      • I have the same problem with ABS - davidc 2005-11-18 14:16:54 (457 views)
        • My wheel hubs look good, and are not rusty at all. - cfisher 2005-11-18 14:50:26 (440 views)