Got time this morning to replace the CV boots on the left front.

Found the teeth on the axle that the WSS reads to be truly crapped out with rust - something like 30% of them had reduced or non-existing gaps between the teeth (rust growth). Seemed kinda odd, since the other surfaces in the vicinity weren't bad at all.

Judicious application of a wire wheel cleaned 'em up just fine.

Now, the original problem (ABS kicking in on slow speed stops - down at 2-3 mph) is happening on damn near every stop instead of some to most.

My guess - since I believe the ABS is looking at wheel speed differentials - is that I just upset the balance between two almost equally crapped up set of teeth. So, tomorrow's mission will be to pull the right front axle and clean those teeth up.

Will also trace back on the rear WSS's and check the resistance on those.

Any other thoughts, observations, suggestions appreciated.

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1961 220b: first project car - sold.
2000 CLK 430: first modern Benz - sold.
2001 CLK 55: OMG the torque!!! - sold
1972 280SE 4.5: Baby Gustav
1991 300TE 4Matic: Gretel the Snow Bunny - sold
1978 300SD: Katz the Free Man - given away
1980 Redhead: Darling Wife