Power steering and power brakes are not working

2008 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
193,354 MILES • 6.0L • V8 • 4WD
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BRENTWOOD2
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The truck listed above is a 2500 hd. no power steering no power brakes. Replaced Hydro boost no change. No leaks no noise from either Hydro boost or power steering pump.
Jun 14, 2022 at 10:18 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good evening,

This sounds like the pump has stopped working.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-power-steering-pump

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush

You need around 800 pounds of pressure from the pump in order for it to work.

You can rent gauges from a parts store if you don't have another set.

Roy
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Jun 15, 2022 at 9:48 AM
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