Just lost power steering and 70% of brakes simultaneously. Just filled both couple days ago.
Any thoughts please.
Just lost power steering and 70% of brakes simultaneously. Just filled both couple days ago.
Any thoughts please.
The power steering and brakes are powered by the power steering pump. You have either run out of hydraulic fluid, the power steering pump has failed or some other part in the system has died.
Check the power steering fluid level and look for hydraulic fluid leaks, it is a nearly clear oil.
DON'T DRIVE IT without finding and curing the fault, without the pump working, you have no brakes and next to impossible to turn steering.
Larry
Did you break your power steering belt?
Did you break your power steering belt?
I will check in the am.
Hydro boost pump belt, almost certainly. It's a common failure point with Chevy-based vans of that vintage.
When I replaced the pump in our '83, there was still some air in the hydraulics. I remember coasting up to a rest-stop truck slot off the I-5 and suddenly no power to brakes or steering. Shifting to neutral and revving the engine brought it back. Eventually the air bubbles bled through to the reservoir, and then no more issues.
Steve
Glad you’re still with us Steve!
The power steering and brakes are powered by the power steering pump. You have either run out of hydraulic fluid, the power steering pump has failed or some other part in the system has died.
Check the power steering fluid level and look for hydraulic fluid leaks, it is a nearly clear oil.
DON'T DRIVE IT without finding and curing the fault, without the pump working, you have no brakes and next to impossible to turn steering.
Larry
The power steering and brakes are powered by the power steering pump. You have either run out of hydraulic fluid, the power steering pump has failed or some other part in the system has died.
Check the power steering fluid level and look for hydraulic fluid leaks, it is a nearly clear oil.
DON'T DRIVE IT without finding and curing the fault, without the pump working, you have no brakes and next to impossible to turn steering.
Larry
So ended up having to replace the high pressure hose. Bad o-rings but at only $20, decided to replace it. All is now good.