Bleeding your Steering with Hydroboost Brakes, AGR Performance Steering

We show you how the proper way to bleed your power steering system with hydroboost brakes using Aaron' Kaufman's Ford SuperDuty at ArcLight Fabrication. www.agrperformance.com

[@donpetty306]

Yo, was so frustrated until I saw this video. Thanks man! It worked like a charm, but I did it for 15 cycles. Steering and brakes beautiful!!!

[@danielwiley5796]

90 cycles did you have to replace your tie rods and ball joints by the time that was over

[@kennethsmith8398]

Lol

[@djenn434]

You motivated me to try again and keep at it, wish me luck.

[@djenn434]

My issue was a bad power steering pump. Started out as a whine when cold, got stuck in mud once and then it started whining at all times, getting air in system, and leaking. I couldn't tell where it was leaking, seemed to be from reservoir cap or power steering pump so I just hoped for best and replaced pump which took care of my problem.

[@kirkwaterhouse4722]

This process worked like a champ on my 20 yr old 2005 Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 - thanks!

[@jamaalpoaches387]

Thanks.... very helpful video. Got my steering back to normal after months of air in system from replacing the power steering pump on my 04 mustang. Not many people are knowledgeable about the hydroboost system

[@matthewphenes6210]

9

[@ronaldnelson3940]

Ron, You are the MAN for the job.

[@mattkenney6270]

While going through the cycles does the power steering fluid cap need to be off or on?

[@NormanLuce-s9q]

Only if you want to watch the bubbles go by

[@bobross6412]

I replaced my Power steering pump, First my belt broke, after belt was replaced, power steering started pouring out trans fluid. I did the 5 cycles, 90 times, but with cap on, and it currently has a small whine @ ideal, and no power steering, and when I push on the brake, makes a loud whine, a little push back, but does stop Any advice ?

[@stitchthisditchthat259]

how did you fix it?

[@eudesmanuelquijada5424]

Thank you so much brother. You save me today. God bless you

[@EduardoGarcia-h4z]

Great video with lots of useful information. Have a few questions, 1. At what point do you stop bleeding, if booster is bad/defective? 2. Do you recommend that all the lines be replaced due to the expose to excess heat from the fluid ?

[@arleyrivas9963]

Cool seeing the bearded wonder there

[@joseamartinez9459]

I replace my power steering because it was leaking fluid. I notice the hose leaking fluid and wasn't sure if it was just the hoses or the pump so decided to change both and not take a chance having to come back and change one or the other. However even though it was leaking it was steering easy and breaking perfect although after I changed the pump I noticed the steering was harder and after following this procedure I noticed I lost my brakes now I have to really step on them hard for it to work and it takes a gorilla to be able to turn the steering on my truck now even after following this procedure and doing 60 Cycles. Too bad they took my old pump as a core otherwise I would go back and put it back on. I don't know what to do now. I don't think it's my booster I don't see it leaking and I know there's nothing wrong with my master cylinder either. Any idea what could have gone wrong and how could I fix this situation now?

[@kingly71]

Bought a used BMW about a month ago. Steering was quite firm, obviously not enough to "steer" me away, but definitely on the firm side. Anyway last night I was testing my brake booster, and doing a fair bit of brake pumping. Power steering was absolutely not on my mind at the time, didn't raise the front end and turn the wheel or anything. Today I get into the car, back it out of the driveway and immediately notice the power steering is way smoother, like night and day difference. Did I inadvertently bleed something from my power steering lines to bring about this change? Its the only thing that's plausible, I also used some techron yesterday but that can't be it...

[@KINGRG1]

Good thing the Ford FSM states that the hydroboost system is “generally self-bleeding”. What that equates to is; “go ahead and drive the car sensibly for the next 2 days to let things bleed out.”

[@Handlehandlebars]

so what of I also need to bleed the brakes? can I bleed them as I do the 3 pumps between turning wheel? or wait amd bleed them like normal after? I'm guessing it dosnt matter? lol

[@bigredjohnson6921]

I did this on my Chevy 2500hd, it works, but be prepared for a mess, lots of fluid flows from pumps reservoir cap area in the beginning. Took me over 100 times to get it bled out after changing the gear and pump together.

[@georgehawkins4791]

FYI vaccum filling has been a go to preferred route for over a decade...at the dealerships

[@iamn360]

That's more expensive though

[@1985230ce]

@@iamn360 How is it more expensive? This guy must have spent at least an hour. The adapter and hand pump are cheap. Probably takes 15 minutes to vacuum out the air.

[@1985230ce]

And with knowledgeable people. I’m pretty sure they vacuum at the factory rather than the time consuming method described in this video.

[@brennenbartom8424]

hey buddy great video very easy to understand and very professional. i had a line leaking replaced 2 calipers 3 roters and the brake like on the drivers front roter i blead the breaks alot alot but after my truck sits the breaks lock up on there own after a few hours untell l i release the pressure on the calipers....... i was told to replace the hydro booster..... dont really wanna if i dont have to can you help me out sir.....? could i have air in my hydro lines like this? or could it be my master cylinder? am i sicking air threw my break lines somewhere im lost...... thanks! 2001 lb7 duramax 6 speed manual

[@KasperTheSkolf]

I need help locating the reservoir for this system as it's not in the stock location.

[@randysmith3160]

Do you need to do this after replacing the pressure line?

[@Thebone4040]

If you have ram assist on your truck, shouldn't the fluid drop a slight amount upon turning on the truck? Great video!

[@Steeringproshop]

A. Tudor yes it should because of the differential in volume inside the cylinder. One side of the piston has the rod which takes up volume, and the other does not.

[@drewmurray2583]

whatever happened to topping off the fluid and firing it up. No wonder I am having trouble with my 7.3 swap brakes right now. Foams up and blows it out the cap everytime

[@tremainekidd4684]

Do I leave the cap on or take it off when going through the cycles

[@mbm2355]

Hey folks, it appears you're doing this with the cap off, is that correct?

[@JonJohnson-n5b]

If I try this with the engine off it pushed fluid out of the reservoir..

[@edwardgalvan2640]

Awesome video, very helpful!

[@DjStalin100]

Did everything the same. On the 5th cycle it blew some steering fluid from the cap. Didn’t do it after that. Is that normal??????

[@Steeringproshop]

DjStalin100 that was air escaping and it brought fluid with it. Sounds like a large bubble. Can be normal

[@robertladiges4272]

I replaced the hydroboost and the power steering pump, steering seems good but breaks are soft. And when I press the break PS fluid comes out. I'm guessing I did not bleed it thoroughly?

[@mikecochrane2074]

what would happen if the previous owner didn't have this done properly? The 2001 silverado hd I bought has a new hydroboost on it, but my brake pedal doesn't seem to apply the brakes until about mid way. Is that common for this year of truck, or should I look into it further? Thanks!

[@silentbravo]

That's normal operation for my 2001 HD, brakes start to apply about mid travel on the pedal but they work great

[@davidtucker8278]

I put a brass tee in the return line because i jad to bleed so often. Turns the hydro boost was leaking at the firewall. Could i leave the T unplugged and let the air out through there while doing this?

[@te2751]

I JUST WENT THROUGH IT, IT SUCKS. IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY? AND WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO DRAIN/FLUSH THE POWER STEERING HYDROBOOST SYSTEM?

[@DanneyTanner]

Question.I have 2002 duramax that had a leaking hose from the brake assist to the ps gear box.Everthing was working perfect.brakes and power steering.After shop replaced the hose i now dont have power steering at a idol or low RPM sand brakes dont work so good at low RPM either.They only work good with foot on the throttle or driving down the hyway.Whats wrong??

[@vicentecastro9403]

Do you do this with the power steering cap on or off?

[@johnrose5417]

I’m about 6 cycles in and still seeing air bubbles. Normal?

[@andrewcordova8400]

Sounds like it if this vato did 90

[@felixmarquez5511]

Does the power steering resvoir cap has to be on

[@WPXTacoMan477]

So full of it, he didn’t do 90 cycles lmao.. He wanted to say he did 100 but thought in his head “hmm that sounds a bit much, lets just say 90..” lmao

[@timfoster4666]

It took him 1minute and 17 seconds (Time stamps 3:22 to 4:39) to do the 5 L/R turns and 3 pumps of the brakes. Multiply that out 90 times (As claimed) means he spent over 1-hour and 45-minutes bleeding the system. NOT!!!

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

I just drive mine around a bit. Air bleeds out just fine.

[@MrAgatto2]

I may have missed it but is one cycle turning lock to lock 5 xs ?

[@Steeringproshop]

Tony Gatto yes sir. 1 cycle is lock to lock 5 times and pumping the brake pedal 3 times. That’s 1 complete cycle. If I can help in any other way! Just reach out.

[@MrAgatto2]

@@Steeringproshop tks.... so you know your done when you start the vehical and no fluid drop... 90 cycles jeebers

[@Steeringproshop]

Tony Gatto yes sir takes about 20 minutes to ensure it’s health and success

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

@@Steeringproshop do you do this with the reservoir cap on or off?

[@michaellockwood6100]

I just replaced my hydro pump and power steering pump lifted the truck turned the wheels a couple dozens times with the trk.off with the lid off power steering fill box .fluid stayed up so i started it went around the block and when I put the brakes on the steering almost locks up.i bleed the front brakes because I did the pads recently got allot of air but lost ..any help appreciated if I can just start the process with doing the brake part that's what I'm going to do today but do you open the brake reservoir lid?I don't think so so I'm not going to .and if I have air in the brake system from doing the brakes and missing air in the system will that cause my issue?1982 Chevy C.30 dually

[@hdrjunkie]

Does this need to be done if you just change the pressure hoses? Also, would a leaking power steering pressure hose cause my brakes to feel spongy and make it hard to stop the truck? It’s a Chevy suburban k2500 diesel.

[@donscott6720]

Is the reservoir cap off during this process

[@vaughnyazzie2850]

I'm trying on my 07 Silverado 2500hd classic 6.0.. after test it my abs an brake light come on but if I dont use my brakes it runs great .. when I use my then it starts up again losing power are it wont speed up

[@friendlyford]

When I bleed it the way you are with the cap off i am getting fluid pushing out of the reservoir. Is this common?

[@Steeringproshop]

mike joyce yes that is common because the air is trying to escape pushing fluid up.

[@friendlyford]

@@Steeringproshop so I should not put as must in ? I was filling it to the bottom of the dip stick.

[@Steeringproshop]

mike joyce as the air compresses the fluid will go up and down. So not filling it as high when you cycle back and forth is fine as long as you don’t let it get lower than the pump when cycling.

[@friendlyford]

So will the fluid stop pushing up when the air is out?

[@Steeringproshop]

mike joyce yes sir it will

[@randyjoubert601]

I put a hydro booster on mines but I didn’t do the bleeding process that way now when I crank my truck,turn the steering wheel,or give it gas it sucked the brake pedal down ....HELP

[@Steeringproshop]

Randy Joubert it sounds as if your hydro booster isn’t working properly.

[@randyjoubert601]

It was from a salvage yard so I’m guess it is a faulty one

[@yesikazotigh3253]

I noticed sometimes when they give you a rebuilt hydroboost they do t include the Piston so I had to remove Piston from my old hydroboost and put into my new hydroboost 👍

[@dakotahkeller]

I’ve cycled mine through about 40 times and still have no steering or brakes. When does it start to gain power steering back? I can’t imagine doing this 50 more times

[@stitchthisditchthat259]

Did you fix it?

[@elhowariofficial4020]

I replaced my hydroboost on 2006 chevy express 1500... And the van won't be able to shift back or forth...is this hydroboost had some to do with that?? (I DDNT bleed the system yet)

[@pedroescobar6287]

Tried already but my brake pedal after I pushed all the way in it come back really slow, any idea why?

[@jamesmathews4050]

I just replaced the ps cooler on an 05 Suburban (w/hydroboost). The cooler is the highest point in the system, will this work fluid into it? If not, can you provide some insight? So far all the youtube videos I'm finding they just replace it, put fluid in and call it a day.

[@buddyrebel_Garcia]

I have a 2005 Hummer H2 with hydroboost. Will this apply to the Hummer too or is it only for Ford?

[@acemogany6369]

Okay so if I'm hearing this right one full-cycle is 5 times to the left 5 times to the right and then pump your brakes three times after you do the five to the left in the five to the right that is one complete cycle you said it took 90 Cycles to get the air out of the system is it better to have like an inspection camera or something to see if you can see bubbles is that we're looking for is Bubbles coming up I've bought a master cylinder before and I've bled slave cylinder before but I've never did hydroboost brakes I've had trucks with them but they've never really had no issues

[@myguitaryourface5160]

I have a gmc 2500 hd with hydro boost,I had power steering when I shut it off but the next day I had no steering at all but the brakes work,do you think this will help me?

[@te2751]

I NEED TO DO MINE AGAIN, I DID GET THE GEARBOX CHANGED OUT.

[@andyking9673]

how does GM do this task on the assembly line?

[@marycatherinegohde5152]

Could a pulsing intermittent vacuum be used to draw the new fluid through? A slight vacuum may allow everything to fill by a combination of gravity and vacuum with the air being the easiest to move out I'm guessing. Actually a fluid change could likely be done that way also without any air being allowed in. Pull out the capacity amount, then look for clean fluid.

[@quintonthiessen6891]

I replaced my PSP, I have followed this videos instructions multiple times over, no matter how many times I turn the wheel and pump the brakes, there is still air coming up and still no brake power and I can not steer to the left when I try to drive it.

[@samuelrivas3943]

Sounds like you have a leak on the return line sucking in air

[@randystout4088]

Thanks for the informative video. As you are going through the cycles and it keeps burping out fluid, can the fluid get low enough so you are sucking in air again? (Like with bleeding brakes) How often do you need to top up the fluid? It seems like when I add fluid, I loose it all again the next time I start turning the wheel.

[@jessegonzalez9753]

Great video! Just had the dealer replace my hydrobooster and a line in my 18 ram 3500, got it back, I'm thinking it has air in the system. They told me to keep driving it and it will bleed the air out and to keep an eye on my power steering level. Will it bleed itself eventually?

[@braleyshardwoodcustoms8584]

Man I'm having the exact situation to a T ,and I'm concerned bcuz i ran into a problem recently and had to apply the brakes hard and they seized up , and the power steering stopped working .the next day I was able to drive it again for a few days . Last night the brakes are not working worth the flip and neither is power steering ,but I can still drive it ! Man I hope u get yours figured out ! By the way what did they charge you to install a new hydro boost .

[@jessegonzalez9753]

@@braleyshardwoodcustoms8584 it was 1k to change the hydroboost and a line parts and labor. 😑

[@acemogany6369]

Or is it to the left to the right left right left so total it would be three lefts 2 rights does that make it complete cycle or is it left five times until the right five times that would give a total of 10 unless I'm doing unless I'm thinking this wrong then you three steps down

[@bigbanktakelilbank3168]

Ok can you explain why my master cylinder isn’t pumping fluid? I mean when I push the brakes with the cap off no fluid pushes out and it stays full as if it isn’t pumping at all! My brakes doesn’t work at all now after replacing the precharge pump!

[@Steeringproshop]

Travis Jackson isn’t pimping brake fluid?

[@bigbanktakelilbank3168]

Steering Pro Shop AGR Performance Steering not at all. Reservoir stays full no matter how much I pump in the brakes and I know the lines are not full after replacing all those parts for that reservoir to stay full.

[@bigbanktakelilbank3168]

Steering Pro Shop AGR Performance Steering it’s has a rubber hose that runs from the front of the reservoir to the precharge pump. I assume that’s the issue but I replaced it with a used part off a Tahoe with low miles I don’t think it’s bad

[@MMGJ10]

I have an 07 GMC 2500, w/hydraboost, and replaced the pump and lines.. I never even had the truck off the ground or I would've bled them by turning the wheel back and forth and pressing the brake. I pressed the brake pedal a few times and started it up. 🤫 There was some whining for sure..I then pumped the brakes and steered back and forth for about 5 minutes. Then drove it. It's mostly good, but I still here occasional whining when stopping AND turning sharply.

[@MMGJ10]

I feel like there should be a bleeder valve or something to get air out I'd the hydraboost. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@thakingof801]

If the power steering and brakes went out do you think that’s the hydro boost or power steering?

[@michaelgarcia6580]

Power steering pump feeds the hydroboost usually, how it works on my dodge

[@earnestwaters3204]

Do you do your full cycle of turns with your wheels with the power steering cap on or off n also if your brakes are still spongy do you bleed them

[@jayandtay2447]

Did you figure out if you needed the cap on or off? I have the same question

[@earnestwaters3204]

@@jayandtay2447 n yes very helpful but come to find out pump was not circulating because the power steering shaft was broke

[@mississippiafterdark]

Off

[@muddin4jesus]

Ok whenever I try this, my fluid will over flow out of the cap. So I have to do this very slowly with someone watching the fluid to keep it from overflowing. Why is that????

[@Steeringproshop]

Muddin 4 Jesus when the fluid comes out the cap, it’s because there is still air under the fluid level trying to come up, pushing fluid out as the air is rising inside the system

[@muddin4jesus]

Steering Pro Shop AGR Performance Steering ok so I’m good by doing it slowly and not letting it overflow?

[@Steeringproshop]

Muddin 4 Jesus yes that is correct.

[@Keepin-it-wheel101]

While you are steering left to right Is the cap for the power steering should be off or on the reservoir?

[@fatfairlane]

How do you expect to bleed air out of the system when any came the fluid in the pump get pushed out completely

[@yzmoto80]

How do you expect this when understand is what maybe you don’t want airplane coming to drag strip with a vacuum battery ? Does that gibberish bother you ? Well it does for everyone else, you f’n asshat !

[@PipeDaddyHugeHefner]

How do you know when it's done? I'm just watching the levels rise and fall lol

[@HelpingBuildCommunities]

My Nightmare Started with a drip from the weep hole at the hydro boost/master cylinder connection. After countess puddles left around town and bottles of power steering fluid, It completely seized outside of school and was spewing PS fluid out the rack and pinion with boots full like a water balloon 🥺. Work done to fix it so far: 1) Replaced the seals inside the power booster 2) replaced power steering pump 3) replaced all seals/o rings within the rack and pinion and steering pinion 4) added filter to feed line 5) tightens all hoses After doing this I topped off the fluid and ran it while doing short left right turns. The noise and foaming gradually went away as i continued this until all was silent and no more bubbles. I then drove a half a mile and it was good right up until i parked. It seized up again and began leaking again from multiple spots like the rack the booster and a hose or two 😢😩. So now I am trying your bleeding method and I do hear bubbles escaping but its still leaking some fluid as I turn through the cycles. Any emergency advice from any knowledgable person may help this saga end 🙏🏽

[@stitchthisditchthat259]

Did you fix it?

[@danb.3397]

Very Pro, thanks.

[@jotegg1276]

I just cant see the factory doing that for every hydro boost... on every vehicle. Start it up, its not a sealed system. It will always get some air in it.

[@azizshavershian2065]

Hey man - new subscriber here & love the channel. I'll be replacing the hydroboost on my 98 Mustang Cobra, and the shop manual says to use Vacuum pump to bleed the system. I don't have access to one, will this work just as well?

[@Steeringproshop]

Yes sir this will work well for you. Be patient and make sure you get all the air out so it doesn’t damage your pump.

[@azizshavershian2065]

@@Steeringproshop thank you so much :)

[@braleyshardwoodcustoms8584]

Great video ,I drive an Avalanche so I bottomed out in a hole yesterday . The brakes seized up it seemed ,along with the steering. After waiting till today I cranked the vehicle and the steering works but when applying the brakes I noticed the foot pedal wants to stay stuck down about half way so it takes my foot under it and pulling it out back to its normal resting position. So I'm asking will a simple brake bleed be the fix? Or am I possibly looking at purchasing a new booster.

[@Steeringproshop]

BRALEYS Hardwood Customs sounds like you need a boost. However it’s hard to say remotely.

[@braleyshardwoodcustoms8584]

Thanks but it probably won't hurt to perform this action on it beforehand would it?

[@albertoguajardo8740]

Maybe its just the pushback spring in the connection between your booster and master cylinder.

[@boomerr55]

What is wrong if when I jack up the front end and start the truck my steering wheel turns itself to the right, when I rev engine it turns more

[@boomerr55]

I took gear box apart and put input and output shaft seals in it.

[@scottgillaspie6174]

so i just replaced my power steering pump and hydro boost and have been using this process for hours and all im getting is the fluid over flowing out and maybe a few bubbles but still feels like no power steering when i crank it up and the reservoir is full

[@dennisrandall8040]

Probably sucking air for a loose fitting or hose.

[@SpectrumSpectacle]

I have a 2003 Ford F250 with the 7.3 and it's almost impossible to steer it when the truck is sitting still. Is that a sign of a failing pump or air?

[@kevinrundle3167]

Air

[@awgolasplowing]

Umm, that sounds like a full 8hr day of bleeding air.

[@carlmaro]

There is No way Ford does 40 Cycles at the factory before starting the truck! 😂😂 Another reason why I own a Chevy

[@brandonjohnson7851]

Hydroboost in my Chevy bleeds by itself

[@jayboss7611]

With 90 turns .im now completely a pro .but I'm not going to show because u have your own pump to bleed 😌😵😱

[@LSxHTX]

90 cycles? Wtf that must have taken 5 hours lol

[@BoricuaArmy]

Hope the gas tank was full before bleed😅

[@randomgamer-st1ie]

So I should clear my schedule the rest of the day and charge the customer by the hour to do that 50 times? Get real.

[@theanti-come]

I replaced the hydroboost on my 2000 Chevy Astro and still have no power brakes or steering. I've done at least 100 cycles and noticed clusters tiny air bubbles. Tried another 100 cycles the next day and had the same result. Any tips for a KZbin Academy dumbass?

[@BillyJoeJimBob8]

Very possible that you've got an air leak - your sucking air into the system somewhere. No amount of cycling will cure that. Find the leak and fix it!

[@theanti-come]

@@BillyJoeJimBob8 It turned out my power steering pump failed. It was a hell of a job with how compact it is under the hood and being on the bottom of the engine bay (it's AWD, so I couldn't remove it from underneath with the diff in the way). I wasted $ on a new hydroboost but has been problem free ever since.

[@BillyJoeJimBob8]

@@theanti-come Glad to hear your problem is solved. Too bad $ was spent when it wasn't a necessary thing to get it right.

[@joshandthejam7806]

You worried me because I too have a 2001 awd I recently got and I’m doing the hydro boost on tomorrow but mine looks like it’s been leaking from there for at least 5 years 😂

[@audiosmith3811]

I’d rather just buy a new truck

[@jodybanks5344]

Lmao he only did 4 times and missed counted because of his talking

[@stupiddummy8087]

How many hours does it take to do that 90 times? It seems ridiculous. Theres got to be a better way.

[@keithdunnivan8099]

2 years later..hey your truck is ready. Powersteering should work

[@MrSicvic01]

Keith Dunnivan this is what I was thinking 🤔

[@stephenbryer6328]

It's crazy I spent the way too big price for the pump and hydrobooster and it would be nice to know it will work one day or I'm about to sell this ford diesel piece of 6.slow to go but cost more and more and less to appreciate about the no vaccume making misfiring crap bag I bought. I need a Chevy cat eyed and I'll be normal again

[@brokanikgarage2129]

Would air in the system cause very hard steering while stepping on the brake when your not moving, like when your are reverse parking?

[@Steeringproshop]

yes sir. Air is compressable and fluid is not so when air compresses its like you aren't pushing on the brake but you get the weird hard pedal feel

[@brokanikgarage2129]

@@Steeringproshop Thank you! My wife's 1973 Bronco OEM power steering pump was low when we bought it and I never bleed the system and having that issue I mentioned. I'll bleed it as you did and hope that fixes it. Aloha!

[@XER239]

front is jacked up while cycling?

[@Steeringproshop]

Yes that is correct

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

Do you do this with the cap on or off?

[@Steeringproshop]

Jon Dize aka DIZEMAN with the cap off

[@fatfairlane]

Does anybody understand that when they do this it pukes fluid everywhere so how does this make sense and bleeding it it almost sounds like it's going to put more air back in this system

[@mylesswann530]

@@fatfairlane The system isn't pressurized with the cap off its flooding with fluid which is why the level is going down, pushing the air up and out to the ambient. It's not going to suck air if the reservoir is topped off. If you're throwing up fluid truck off you've got a problem bud.

[@fatfairlane]

@@mylesswann530 every one of these I've ever seen the fluid when you turn the wheel to the right will damn near push out but as I should have stated that's before all the air is bleed out and so on.

[@mylesswann530]

@@fatfairlane Half fill it or start it low and have a buddy add to it while you're working it and Bob's your uncle.

[@Eric2300jeep]

BEST video about getting air out of hydro-boost systems! Thanks!

[@raygaither9369]

Great video that I wish I had watched yesterday. I changed the pump and lines in my Duramax and didn't realize they had to be bled. I went straight to trying to flush the system and of course, the steering wheel had no power. I tried a couple of times and the engine was running for at least a full minute. Hopefully, I didn't ruin the new pump.

[@Treyn001]

You ruin your pump?

[@maxtrigga9952]

I did a similar thing, did you ruin yours? I don't if mine is or not I'm about to just keep trying to bleed it.

[@markkeeton9357]

Ok is this procedure the same for Chevy as well? I only had to replace the pressure hose from hydro boost to the pump the dealership tech told me turn it lock to lock with the motor off 11 times and that will bleed it. They never said anything about pressing the brakes. Also how do you flush the old fluid out? One video on here says to disconnect the return line at the hydro boost and run a hose from the HB down to a drain pan then start the truck, slowly press the brake pedal and hold it then turn the wheel 12- 3 in both directions, refill pump as needed his was whining badly, keep repeating until you see clear fluid. Is this correct?

[@22patboy]

Yes. If it has a hyroboost unit. They are all identical. They are made by a company called Bendix. So the procedure should be the same.

[@nicholasboyd7658]

Do you leave the cap on the entire time while doing this or do you leave it off?

[@Steeringproshop]

Nicholas Boyd I typically leave it off but beware that a large air bubble escaping can bring fluid with it causing the fluid explosion some have experienced. Might lay a lintless towel over the fill neck just to be safe!

[@victorrader4349]

Why would you not use a vacuum bleed technique?? There are also a number of videos doing it that way and it seems like a way better method at a fraction of the time.

[@monteandandelinprice5161]

I have a 2005 Chevy Suburban that I just replaced the hydroboost on with a new one. I did not open any of the lines to the master cylinder and did not tip it. After the install of the new boost, I turned the engine on and turned the steering wheel and pushed the brake several times. The brake pedal is now squishy like there was is air in my brake lines. Could this be from not properly bleeding the air from the hydroboost? Please help.

[@shidfard]

4 years late, but yes

[@davidbrownell698]

Just got mine plumed today. But on my 5th cycle it started squirting through the vent hole in the power steering pump cap. Squirted all over my truck fender and door. Why?

[@1157130]

I just replaced a worn out noisy power steering pump on my Silverado C3500 dually with hydroboost, now my steering is quiet and works fine but now my brakes are soft and the antilock light comes on... brakes were perfect before I put the new pump on. Thanks for the help

[@00civic1]

Did you ever figure out a solution to that? I’m going through the same thing!

[@stitchthisditchthat259]

@@00civic1 what was the fix?

[@00civic1]

@@stitchthisditchthat259 not sure, new brakes , new power steering pump, bleed the system. Bleed the abs system , also I drove out on a dirt road and hit the brakes hard while doing pretty good speed. Abs worked as it should and brakes worked even better after that. The abs system needs to be bled using a abs bleed scanner or computer . Somebody told me to go on a dirt road and drive fast and hit the brakes and it should bleed itself . And it worked for me.

[@zanehansen3133]

So its funny after doing this dumb waste of time I ended up reading my Haynes book regarding my make and model and real simply says to disengage your ignition so u could turn motor over and it won't start and simply turn over and obviously have tires secured off ground but turn lock to lock while cranking engine until your reservoir stays at full level then put ignition back so it will start and done I did this and felt like I wasted 2 hours of my time when the way I just explained took five minutes tops and actually worked I guess in certain circumstances this works but not for me but the way I did seemed way more simple and did work thanks tho I have never heard of or seen anything like this I bleed my clutch slave cylinder on my 93 ford 302 5 speed by leaving cap off and pumping it seemed forever to bleed but it in the end worked

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

Confused... did you do the cycles with the reservoir cap off or on? When you start the vehicle, do you have the reservoir cap off or on? Don't you suck air back into the system with the cap off and also make a big mess? Mine splashed outside of the reservoir.

[@Steeringproshop]

Jon Dize aka DIZEMAN your reservoir cap is vented. I recommend bleeding the system with the cap off. It won’t suck air in because once the air escapes the fluid weighs heavier than air. I also like to be able to see what’s going on inside the reservoir, it gives you a good idea how much bleeding is necessary.

[@usveteran7496]

Steering Pro Shop AGR Performance Steering cap of sprays fluid all over in my truck

[@jasonhordichuk5620]

Did he say 90?!

[@winter_soldier88]

😂😂😂 I can't believe anyone ever tried to get inventive. Who ever created this pain in the ass probably could have tossed a few bleeders in the box hey.... Guys at the factory must really love this job! Shit I lost count was that 75 heck might as well toss in a few more before the end of my shift. Ps great video and great info just a heck of a project thank you I have to do this on my motor home

[@billykash9]

Is it just me, but the website just goes to go daddy to buy that website name?

[@charlesneal1264]

So if I'm replacing the brake booster master cylinder power steering gear box power steering pump and all lines this should bleed the whole system correct

[@Steeringproshop]

Yes Charles this is exactly what you need to do. Be patience to ensure you won’t have to do it again. If any air passes though the pump it can cause damage to that pump so take your time!