1992 Chevy Astro loss of power steering and brakes

1992 CHEVROLET ASTRO
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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ASTROVAN
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The other morning i went to start my van in cold weather,i heard the drivebelt whine a little but then went away. Everything else seems to work but I lost the power steering and power brakes. I have a manual but I cant seem to link a fault to both components. The drive looks fine and doesnt appear to be slipping.
Jan 6, 2009 at 9:19 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Ok if you lost both power steering and brakes it is because your power steering pump operates your brakes. These vans have a problem of the power steering shaft braking so I would replace the power steering pump. Hope this helps.
Jan 6, 2009 at 10:34 AM