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The power steering pump also provides power for the power brakes.
The power steering pump provides the pressure for the steering and brakes. Check the p.s. fluid.
The Astro Van power steering and brakes work off the same pupm. Check the pump for fluid. If it's full and the brakes and steering still hard you must replace the pump
A Mercedes SLR is an attractive car that is widely available in used car lots. When looking at a used model, attention should be paid particularly to the steering and the air brakes which were both known to be problematic when the car was first launched.
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power steering pump
HAVE YOU CHECKED THE FUSES?
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Two things: 1. Your power steering pump is quite - this will affect your steering (of course) but will effect the brakes too 2. You lost your main belt that operates all the aulterator, steering, cooling system and brakes (the serpantine belt) - if the belt is still on and tight - its number one (I had both happen1)
bad front brakes.
You lose control of the steering.