lost power steering, lost power brakes

1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO
125,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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TOM BURG
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Engine runs good, lost power steering & lost power Brakes
May 4, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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CARADIODOC
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You have a hydro-boost power brake booster that runs on power steering fluid, so a power steering problem will cause no power assist to the brakes. Have you checked for a broken belt?
May 4, 2015 at 7:17 PM
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