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Old May 31, 2014 | 12:39 PM
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I just put a new steering gear box and power steering pump in my truck. I filled it and drove around the block maybe 4 miles. the no slack in the steering is awesome but when I hit the brakes the pedal is a lot softer and goes down more almost like I need to bleed them but I haven't opened them up lately.
the pedal will go down then push back a little and that's when the brakes grab.

what do I need to do???
 
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Old May 31, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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Sounds like you have air in the hydroboost system. Did you bleed the hydroboost system when you replaced the power steering pump? If not that is most likely your problem.
 
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No I didn't. Guess I'll have to look that up when I get home
 
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Old May 31, 2014 | 03:25 PM
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There is a current thread with a full write-up on it, should be all you need.
 
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