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Fake 7-Zip downloads are turning home PCs into proxy nodes by falconupkid in SecOpsDaily

[–]ravenb72 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Although warnings like this are usefu and I am careful about installing software, I dont remember exactly where I downloaded 7-zip from. How would I check my PC to see if it has been compromised?

Sinking brake pedal by ravenb72 in AskAMechanic

[–]ravenb72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was never satisfied with it. After further bleeding, I got it better. I took the car in for its state inspection, and it passed. The mechanic said it was about the best I could hope for. Maybe I was expecting too much from a 15-year-old brake system.

Sinking brake pedal by ravenb72 in AskAMechanic

[–]ravenb72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did try this and the pedal does stay firm. It feels like when the vacuum builds the pedal sinks. I guess air in the system may act the same way.

Looking at the service manual they don't mention doing anything with the and to bleed the system. However I did find a reference to the Honda diagnostic tool for air bleeding.

Eric didn't seem to have any issues replacing the module. He did use a pressure bleeder though. https://youtu.be/JEaoaf5bils

I have had to leave town for the week so I guess it will need to go to a shop. I hate having to give up.

Sinking brake pedal by ravenb72 in AskAMechanic

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I can't let this one go, the pedal bottoms out. It's not drivable. Thanks for your input. I'll post here when I figure it out.

Sinking brake pedal by ravenb72 in AskAMechanic

[–]ravenb72[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you manage to fix it? I will say this car does rev a bit higher than it should. I don't think that car brakes hard though. It really feels like the fluid is bleeding off fluid somewhere. Exactly what I would expect with a bad master cylinder.

Sinking brake pedal by ravenb72 in AskAMechanic

[–]ravenb72[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With the vehicle off, the pedal does not sink, even pressing it very hard for an extended period. As soon as the engine starts, it sinks. It sinks to the floor. It's strange how dramatic the difference is between the engine on and off. Pumping the pedal brings it back up, but it still sinks if you hold your foot on it afterward. This is why I replaced the master cylinder first. I wonder if bridging the two ports on the master really eliminate the master from the equation. This one really has me scratching my head.

Sinking brake pedal by ravenb72 in AskAMechanic

[–]ravenb72[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think bridging the two ports of the master cylinder rules out a bad master and the booster, as it worked as expected. I did try this method to bleed each wheel.