how to clean VSS?

[redc36]

hi guys
ok so i went to the dealership to find out how much would be front axle sensors and got shocked. each sensor is 250$ plus rear differential sensor is another 300$.
so replacing them for now is out of questions at that price

so i wanted to know how do you recommend cleaning the sensor?
just dust it off? compressed air? alcohol?


i also found some sort of sensor here:
VSS sensor on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/OE-ABS-Speed-Sensor-1995-1997/dp/B000K9NN7S/ref=sr_1_89/102-8044559-7053728?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1176615436&sr=1-89)

which sensor is it? is it the right one?

[jnenad16]

why did you want to replace them in the first place?
if its just metal shavings and brake dust build-up, just wipe it off with a rag and if you want you can shoot some brake cleaner on it, but it wont make any difference. the main thing is to remove the metal shavings.

nenad