i said it was a normal problem... maybe i should have spoken your language and described it as a common problem... and the only reason i spoke up on this thread is because i had a long talk with my mechanic about this and i feel he knows much more than you so i will be glad to take his advice. he told me not to worry about the sensors... he never mentioned the abs failing as a result... he explained that it is not a problem with the abs at normal operating speeds but only an issue at low speeds. read your manual... it specifically states in the manual that you might feel violent (and yes they use the word violent) pulses from the brakes during a hard stop... it goes on to explain that that is the abs working and not to worry about it... just in case... it is in the section about the abs brakes in the owners manual.

"(I rarely use ABS, even on black ice)" i cant believe you said this... what do you mean you rarely use ABS... if your car has ABS and you press the brake... you are using ABS! dont think it only works when the wheels start to slip or when the brake is slammed to the floor... it is working everytime you press the brake.