CV boot->ABS sensor->S/S brake lines

[Triathlete]

Sue, I have been running boots I bought from Checkers for over 3 years of lifted abuse and they still looked great when I switched out my axle shafts. I think they were Dorman brand and were about $20ish each.

[VX KAT]

My guy replaced the inner boot, passenger side with a CarQuest boot. Decided I'm goin' wait on the driver's side for a little while...I'll make an appt, and take the "How To" with me, and try to gently suggest he should be able to replace the inner boot w/o destroying the ABS sensor. HEY LISA....PESSIMISTICALLY PLANNING AHEAD...DO YOU HAVE THE DRIVER'S FRONT ABS SENSOR?....EMAIL ME.....

Glad to hear Roy's front ABS sensor from a Trooper worked for him, prob means my Trooper front ABS sensor will work...

Stainless Steel/kevlar braided lines arrive tomorrow, but prob won't be ready until Tuesday.

Kind of a whacko question, but anybody foresee any problems/issues installing the SS brake lines with the Kilbys or any other issues? Thanks!

[Ldub]

Kind of a whacko question, but anybody foresee any problems/issues installing the SS brake lines with the Kilbys or any other issues? Thanks!

Should be no problem.

Is it me, or do these look a LOT like mec-A-techs...

4 for $54. shipped...

[tom4bren]

Should be no problem.

Is it me, or do these look a LOT like mec-A-techs...

4 for $54. shipped...

Dub - It's just you.

Sorry, but you set yourself up for that one

Those look similar in material & thickness but it looks like the similarities end there. They are molded to allow the user to cut off sections to match the OD of the Outer Race (green cup). Could be a net benefit to us since I'm sure we would use the largest diameter and that would allow us to use the most effective length causing less stretching during flex.

Hope to be picking up the VX this afternoon & I'll try to get some pix posted of the new boots.

Tom

[VX KAT]

Phew, it went fine, main guy was at lunch, so young guy checked me out. Got to ask him about the ABS sensor, saying I was trying to plan for the other side. He said they tried to get it out, lightly tapping on it and the surround and then all of a sudden it cracked in half. I'll be sure to discuss removing the 2 bolts when I have the other side done!

Invoice was reasonable....$38 for boot, no labor at all for the CV/ABS stuff!

Plus I've got a box with some extra parts...knuckle, spindle and some other stuff that came with the ABS sensor from the salvage yard. I have to pick up the box another day, so not sure all what's in it.

[VX KAT]

Hmmmm, looks like not everybody pays $400 - $500 for a new ABS sensor....wonder why this is so cheap....granted it's not an OEM brand, but are there even any non-OEM sensors for our VX?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...ht_9027wt_1167

[crager34]

My guy replaced the inner boot, passenger side with a CarQuest boot. Decided I'm goin' wait on the driver's side for a little while...I'll make an appt, and take the "How To" with me, and try to gently suggest he should be able to replace the inner boot w/o destroying the ABS sensor. HEY LISA....PESSIMISTICALLY PLANNING AHEAD...DO YOU HAVE THE DRIVER'S FRONT ABS SENSOR?....EMAIL ME.....

Glad to hear Roy's front ABS sensor from a Trooper worked for him, prob means my Trooper front ABS sensor will work...

Stainless Steel/kevlar braided lines arrive tomorrow, but prob won't be ready until Tuesday.

Kind of a whacko question, but anybody foresee any problems/issues installing the SS brake lines with the Kilbys or any other issues? Thanks!

I replaced my own inner and outer boots and had no problems with the ABS. BUT... just had my tires balanced and rotated and now about every third time I turn the car on, my ABS light comes on.