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Hydraulic brakes stoped working after blown steering seel? Need help

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If there's no pressure on your brake pedal it's due to a failure somewhere in the braking system. I can't see any connection between a steering problem and a braking problem.

Most cars have a split-circuit braking system. That is, the front left wheel is on the same line as the rear right wheel. The front right wheel is on the same line as the rear left wheel.

This is just a safety feature: If one brake line loses pressure, the other line still works and you retain 50% of your braking power.

check the level of your brake fluid. If the level has dropped it indicates a leak somewhere. Though be aware that it is possible NOT to lose brake fluid whilst having soft brakes..

Brake pressure is lost due to either a faulty brake master cylinder or a leak at one of the wheels.

Remove each tyre in turn and inspect the piston on the brake calliper. If there's slight wetness caused by brake fluid that indicates a seal (around the brake piston) has failed and is drawing in air.

There's no need to replace a calliper - overhaul kits are available.

The link below shows generic images of brake calliper pistons/seals:
brake calliper piston Google Search

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SOURCE: K3500 hydraulic brake booster engages brakes when

hello there:
You will need to replace the brake booster to correct the problem in order to do this you will need to remove the push rod from you're brake arm separate the master cylinder from the booster and remove the four bolts on the booster and slide it out install in reverse hope this help you out sincerely D.Jones

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Good day my name is ilze i drive a golf 5 2 liter please can you help me my steering wheel is tight and the red steering wheel is on on my dash please

indicates that the power steering is not working
If electric pump--could be electric motor failure, no hydraulic oil in pump or blown fuse
get it inspected by an accredited power steering professional
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Brake pedal hard with engine running, same as engine off

Check fluid levels in your power steering/brake reservoirs and look for hydraulic fluid leaks in the power steering and brake lines. Could be a bad power steering pump too. Your owners manual should show positions of hydraulic reservoirs.
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Never brake fluid and nothing else goes in brake master cylinder.

Put power steering fluid or automatic transmission fluid (dextron)
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No steering no brakes/brakes are hard as a rock so is turning the wheel.

Replace Power Steering Pump, seals are blown. As for your brakes, lines need to be bled and adjusted. When bleeding power brakes DO NOT Bleed While Engine Is Running! Doing so will result more problems. Suggest it be done by a certified mechanic at a brake shop such as Pep Boys or even Midas. If brakes are still hard then it may very well be your hydraulic pump ( big circular object connected to the brake master cylinder on the fire wall ) is no longer functioning and must be replaced (rarely happens but....)
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I have a 2004 duramax, while driving the brakes seized up on all four, I have low fluid in power stearing and notice what I thought was a vacume hose for brake system, goes directly in the back of resavor...

Hello Hyde Gillen,

What you don't know...

There are DIFFERENT types (other than vacuum )
of BRAKE BOOSTERS...
More Information for ACDELCO 1780683

YOURS is HYDRAULIC assisted... meaning... when
your HYDRAULIC pump fails... (not power steering)
EXACTLY like AIR-BRAKES... (Compressor fail)...

The BRAKES get applied...!!

>> AS designed...!! <<

You CANNOT let your HYDRAULIC systems fail...

You cannot even steer your vehicle...
(don't worry about yourself)... TRY WORRING about
the OTHERS innocents you are putting in DANGER.

I think you are on the RIGHT TRACK...
truck is fine... YOU just need to expand your
understanding of AUTOMOTIVE mechanics.

Good work... KEEP STUDYING.

Carnac the Magnificent
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2000 H1 suddenly steering locked up while moving. very difficult to turn with engine on , will turn smoothly with wheels up and engine off. Brake is hard and feels like bubbles underfoot when applied ....

Good day. Please check that all fan and V bellts are in place. Your power steering pump runs with a belt, and the brakes could be of the hydraulic type. Check your power steering pump for failure if all else fails. Hope this helps
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K3500 hydraulic brake booster engages brakes when

hello there:
You will need to replace the brake booster to correct the problem in order to do this you will need to remove the push rod from you're brake arm separate the master cylinder from the booster and remove the four bolts on the booster and slide it out install in reverse hope this help you out sincerely D.Jones
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I have a 96 audi a4 1.6 when i brake it makes a loud gringing noise sometimes it also says on for a few seconds after i remove my foot from the brake, also im loseng power steering fluid from the reservior...

all your brake calipers are now damaged and its possible if you didnt drive it for very long this way in this condition the rotors can be turned down to within specs saving you lot of $$$$.
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Power steering went out along w/brakes

Does it have a hydroboost brake booster? Is the belt still on the p/s pump? Have you checked the power steering fluid level? If yes and good to all, replace the Power steering Pump.
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Lost all power steering fluid and brakes

Hi Salmancasmi,
On vehicles with a hydraulic booster you will find that the power steering pump supplies fluid through bot the steering gear box and the hydraulic booster.
Just a visual inspection of the system should point you to the part that failed, most likely a hose. These can be obtained through your local parts store or dealership.
Locate and replace the failed part, refill the reservoir with power steering fluid. With the front of the truck on jack stands, start the truck and turn the steering wheel from full left to full right several times while pumping the brakes. This will remove the air from the system. Recheck for leaks and fluid level and you'll be on your way.
Hope that helps, good luck.
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