ABS sensor replaced now every time I start the car and brake for a few minutes I get a grinding noise?

STUART WARD

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2005 PEUGEOT 307
1.6L
2WD
MANUAL
101,000 MILES

I had my driver side front ABS sensor changed after it developed a fault 2 days ago. Now every time I start the car and I brake for a few minutes I get a grinding noise every time I press the brake pedal. After a few minutes the noise goes, and the ABS light comes back on and the grinding noise stops. I was told that my front discs need changing in about a month which is booked in for. I'm a total novice, any advice would be very grateful.

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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So, does the grinding noise feel like it is in the brake pedal? If so, this is the ABS system coming on when there is not a problem. This happens because one of the sensors or bearing hubs needs to be replaced. Let's scan the ABS system which is easy. Just follow this guide to see how and I have left generic instructions in the guides below to show you what needs to be done to fix the problem, so you know.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/anti-lock-system-testing-and-repair-abs

ABS code scanner is about $30.00 on Amazon.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-abs-wheel-speed-sensor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/bearing-hub-replacement

Please run down these guides and report back. Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.