Juan wrote:
> Well, that took care of the problem!
>
> I replaced the shafts on both sides with shafts from a different
> manufacture. The first parts were manufactured by CV Unlimited, and
> the second parts are by EMPI.
>
> When the shafts from the two manufacturers are placed side by side,
> the pulser ring on the EMPI unit is about 1/4" closer to the spindle
> on the outboard CV joint. The new part lines up perfectly with the ABS
> sensor, and the braking problem is completely gone.
>
> Since I had everything apart again, anyway, I used the opportunity to
> change the ball joints on both sides. Boy, does that really tighten up
> the suspension nicely! I hadn't realized how sloppy things had gotten.
>
> Just to ventilate here a little bit, I find it hard to believe that a
> manufacturer can specify a part for an application that is so far out
> of spec and completely unserviceable. The installation of those axles
> by CV Unlimited the first time around created a potentially dangerous
> braking situation, due to the mismatch with the ABS sensor and the
> repeated activation of the ABS system. I have an RMA from the online
> store, so they've authorized the return. If something happens that I
> don't get a refund, I'll let you know. As it is, I'm still on the line
> for the return shipping.

you may be able to have them repay that too. i just got refunded
shipping on some defective shocks i'd bought that were replaced by the
manufacturer. initially, they weren't volunteering to do it, but they
came through in the end. honey works better than vinegar.


> Live and learn!
>
> Thanks for the help!
> Juan
>