I put a new steering gear and stabilizer in my 94' last year, now occassionally when I'm in a parking lot or turning slowly on the pavement it feels like I loose the power steering until I roll ahead a little. I've also noticed that when I'm on the brakes in a parking lot or something similar, they become harder and harder and then the brake warning light comes on. Can this all be traced back to a vacumn issue?

 

Sounds like the pump is weak or the belt is loose. Maybe you left a hose fitting loose? Anyway, you're losing pressure for some reason.

Your brakes are giving you trouble too because they are Hydraboost (i am assuming), instead of a vacuum booster they run off the PS pump.

When in a parking lot you are using the PS pump to the max, turning the wheels while also using the brakes to keep your speed low. Double whammy.


I always start by checking the stuff I did last, check all your fitting for leaks, etc, and check the belt tension to make sure it is okay.

 

sliping shaft maybe the vac pump is gear driven thats for your brake booster and ac the power steering pump is shaft driven of the vac pump hope this helps