10/22/08 update:

I began questioning my continuity testing on the right front ABS sensor and therefore removed/inspected the left front sensor as well, which upon removal appeared in worse shape than the right.

Cleaned it up, tested for continutity, resinstalled and voila ! all is now working but I'm concerned that this may not last as I assume I could still have broken wiring and just have serendipitously reinstalled so as to render temporary functionality.

Couple of caveats: use the metal shield that installs over the sensor end of the ABS rig and be especially careful to avoid putting either the ABS or brake pad sensors in a strain on wheel turning. I had a helper sit in the car and turn the steering wheel while I observed all four wiring cables to asssure that none would be under strain or chafe under the most severe right and left turns. I'd remove the brake pad and ABS sensors together as it makes the ensuing work simpler. I used tie wraps for strain relief though assume there's a better way.

I conclude by requesting anyone who knows how to properly test [continuity & otherwise] an ABS sensor to let me know so that false assumptions are avoided.

I'd also appreciate guidance as to reinsulating the wire pair on each sensor and a recommendation as to reconstituting the plastic plug end's shield/shroud as time and heat had caused utter disintegration so that the bare metal plug with wire connections are all that remain though I can plug it in and it does function.

Thank you..... to all contributors in this endeavor.

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