[minione2002]

There is a magnetic ring on the wheel bearing that the Speed sensor reads off.

Its possible it has fatigued and the sensor can't get the reading.

If i remember correctly you can remove the wheel bearing and inspect the Ring for damage or corrosion....

rgds Henry...

Here's a link lol

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...rl=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAN6IBGJhIc&usg=AOvVaw2CPx-y3GQOPGegOstxEWZe

 

[minione2002]

Thanks both.

Yes I have replaced both front hubs/bearings already (they come as one unit if I’m not mistaken).

Could they be the cause of the problem? I’m really stumped for ideas.

As I replaced everything in one go, it’s harder to pin point one change that would have cause it.

I did use copper grease in the reassembly which I’ve since been told is definitely not a good idea, however I can’t remember where exactly I applied it, and surely it would have been giving me problems all the time from the beginning if that was the problem.



Agree with the American videos! I used loads of MODMINI’s videos as I got the mini as a non runner, his videos helped me strip the engine down and change the head gasket with very little previous experience. If only all the bolts came off as easily as his do!!!

Cheap wheel bearings have a tendancy to be shyte oot the box.

@JohnnyC had bad experience with cheap wheel bearings, Continental bearings or somefink?? ::smile::

Also check for breaks in ABS wire ::wink::

Copper grease shouldn't be used on suspension Components IMO

did you get any CG on the Abs sensors themselves??
if you did it, the copper grease might be causing your issue!! ::wink::

 

[minione2002]

I think he's changed those, if that's what he means by changing the front hubs.

I love American video guides where there's no rust whatsoever :big_grin:

Living in Britain is a nightmare where rust in concerned lol

I don't even bother looking under my mini tbf, i'm cringing at the thought of what i'll find !! :laugh: ::smile::

 

[minione2002]

Cheers Johnny they look shyte quality and its only a picture!!

@jbenekeorr It is possible you knocked up the magnetic ring its easily done as JohnnyC said, it might be worth pulling them off and having a look..

 

[minione2002]

Thanks all.

The ones I bought are made by Elite Auto apparently!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/302337866732

I deliberately didn’t buy the cheapest ones. However they were hardly OEM price.

What do we think?

They look ok.

But you might of hit the reluctor ring with the driveshaft upon installation, easily done ya know. :big_grin:

 

[minione2002]

These things can happen lol

I would inspect the reluctor rings before replacing expensive parts!