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You didn't mention the vehicle you are talking about but it sounds as if your brake system has a hydroboost system and if this is the case I would start by checking that,,,
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You could have a power steering pump that is starting to fail, or possibly low power steering fluid level. Other than that, brake and steering systems are mutually exclusive.
You'll need to bleed the system from the steering box, as you would the brake lines, by turning the steering from lock to lock repeatedly. If there's no air in the system there is a good chance its the steering pump causing the problem.
Hey, If you got brake fluid into the internal workings of the gear,, you may have to have it rebuilt... brake fluid does a number on seals and o-rings...you have at least 4 seals and 3 o-rings...not to mention the 4 teflon rings on the valve body..if all you have is air in the line,.. it will work itself out..I would watch for oil leaks..... watch for the boots (long round black corrugated hard rubber) on each end of the gear filling with oil - they will swell up before they burst/leak.. - if this happens.. you will lose all steering... it will be harder than manual steering... to remove the air faster, just get in a large area and turn from full lock right to left over and over...and over and over.. it will work itself out.. IF there is a leak to the outside (you might be sucking air INTO the system)..and oil will be leaking out..
The engine provides power steering through the power steering pump that is runnung when the engine is going and the power brakes are powered by the vacuum generated when the engine is running. To lose both togeather then the engine probably stopped.
If you have the hydroboost system..The powersteering pump gives you power assist while you steer..And it also gives you power assist to your brakes..When you have trouble with the power steering pump,,you lose your assist in your steering and your brakes..Youll get a hard brake pedal feel and it will be hard to steer as well
Electronic Brake control Module controls odo, speedo, if not working also the TCS, ABS, check engine lights come on and power steering is affected. New $2000, I got mine used for $170 or you can re build at modulemasters.com
when you ran out of gas the engine died causing you to lose your power steering and power brakes you still had steering and brakes it just didnt seam that way cause u were used to the ease of pwer steering and braking. its as simple as that
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