I see. So does the PS fluid high side connect to the brake booster somehow?

 

well there a hydroboost unit vs a vacuum boost unit but your on the right page

 

OK, good to know this. Also time to review the manual. So, how bad is the braking if the belt fails while towing on the highway? Is this a life/death thing or can I get the truck stopped OK?

 

the system has a pressure accumulator built in. you can get 1-3 good stops before the pucker

 

OK, thanks! I hate the "pucker" experience. Had a Suburban 1/2 ton with a 32 foot camper and stopping that was like sticking my feet through the floor with crappy sneakers OK, I hijacked the thread. Thanks for answering my questions so fast.

Steve

 

I have the same problem execpt when mine went fluid sprayed everywhere. I started the truck and drove about 5 feet and tried to turn and had nothin. i got out to look under the hood and there was fluid everywhere. it was dark out but i think the fluid is red. that is power steering right? so what do yall think? power steering pump?

 

More than likely a hi side hose blew.

 

I use my truck to pull a horse trailer, and with horse injuries etc we have not used the truck in two months. Batteries were almost dead when I went to start it. Got it started, but the battery light is on, and now I don't have power steering or brakes. Can it be related to the battery at all? I had this a couple of years ago and had a new alternator put in for the battery and everything was fine. Hard to believe the alternator would go again in two years though

 

Is the belt on?

 

Power steering pump AND no charging is a good clue to the drive belt system.