Originally Posted by white_n_slow
the speed sensor works by counting little bumps as the axle spins, sends the info to the abs computer, the abs computer delegates fluid control based on brake force and the speed info.
The brakes themselves (the rotors, calipers, lines) don't do anything... they're just plain old hardware. :edit: For instance, I have brakes from an ABS teg on my non-abs civic, and they work the same way the stock ones did.
alright that makes sense

by saying abs brakes are larger, I really just meant abs equiped civics have to have 14" wheels while the non abs ones only have to have 13" wheels... so even though the brakes might not be affected by abs honda still put larger brakes on the abs equipped cars. that is what I was getting at.. I dont know if the sols are the same though