Feeling really stupid!!

smudge.g · 30th April 2022, 10:46

Hi all, I bought a replacement for my rear ABS sensor a while back and have only recently had time to fit it. I couldnt understand why the fit was so tight and way too long once fitted. What a burk!!! It seems I have ordered a front sensor by mistake. Now the question is could I still use this (SSB000150) with a few washers under the bolt hole to get it sit in the correct place rather than sticking 1cm or so too far out from the stub (see image) or will it have to be another £15 for the correct version (SSB000160) ? Feeling really stupid today

SD1too · 30th April 2022, 12:22

Gary,

Don't bodge it, buy the correct part and mark it down to experience.

Simon

Jeff Turbo · 30th April 2022, 12:42

We've all done something stupid, as above get the correct part and you've also got a spare front for when one or the other need replacing in the future. So you've bought early lol

smudge.g · 30th April 2022, 13:37

Thanks guys, I think I knew the correct answer but just wondered.....!!

Mike Noc · 1st May 2022, 08:24

You can't bodge this one - the front sensors detect from the side and the rears from the end, so it wouldn't work even if you shimmed it.

30th April 2022, 12:22	#2
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30th April 2022, 12:42	#3
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30th April 2022, 13:37	#4
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1st May 2022, 08:24	#5
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	You can't bodge this one - the front sensors detect from the side and the rears from the end, so it wouldn't work even if you shimmed it.