Replacing A Hydroboost Unit – EricTheCarGuy

1. Bitch, Bitch, Bitch, Botch,…I retired from an auto repair shop. ALL cars, trucks, and yes, especially vans,…suck to work on, and they just keep getting worse. But I found that some mechanic's who seriously bitched pissed and moaned about working on ANY particular pain-in-the-ass car, getting seriously angry, the job was sometimes half-assed and they had to work on it again, because, they botched the job in the first place cutting corners to get the car out of there faster. You seem light hearted about it though like its sort of, "all in fun", even though it is a bitch to work on.
   Thanks for the video, very informative. I know Astros suck to work on, I have a 2002 AWD 116,000 miles and the Booster just failed. I had to drive clear across town with no brakes to get it home.
   This is my only vehicle right now.

2. I wish you told us the size of the wrenches and sockets you needed. Thanks a hole

3. Hey bud how mud did u charge the owner of the astro to do that job

4. i have a 1995 astro van my abs light came on can you tell how to fix it my gmail is jimmieleonard0@gmail.com

5. I have a gmc safari with 220k. 😬

6. I would rather watch these repair videos, than television. Great video Eric!! Complete, very informative! Better than network television!!!

7. Very good

8. Thanks for the video 🙂

9. The video was very helpful. Great but now to get the power steering and brakes functional

10. What if ive bled the brakes and power steering after replacing booster and have no brake pedal its all the way down and have to pull it up

11. I changed my hydroboost and now the brakes feel like they are sticking any tips?

12. Like

13. Subed up. I have 2007 gmc savanna 2500 need this done tuesday

14. Great video! These are not fun. One handed, Impressive!!!

15. A mi me gustó el video de este amigo,thank you amigo👍

16. Well you know you're excellent….thanks for helping me burp my 03 e450 hydraulic assist. .. great feeling….just give it time and rev it….thanks

17. Hi Eric, Have you ever had a problem after replacing the Hydroboost with the front brakes apply at idle? I shut off the engine and the front brakes release.

18. Thank you. My Astro 2003 looks to be leaking, so soon I want to replace the Hydroboost Unit, Master Cylinder and the Reservoir. I would like to flush everything and put new break oil and power steering oil to do the complete service. Should I replace everything first and then flush it? I need your advice. Please help me.

19. Is the booster the same on the g25 or express?? Are they interchangeable??

20. What if theres no brake pedal resistance I didnt replace the unit but did remove and reinstalled it now I have no brakepedal pressure ??

21. Don’t worry, it’ll suck but it’ll make you a man.
    Love that. I’m two knuckles deep in a 2005 Tahoe with adjustable pedals.

22. Hey that was a great video because I have power steering issues and I know there was curious to how it was done

23. I feel ya, I hate VANS. I refuse to work on them

24. Excellent video, you helped me a lot! Somebody told you don't like to work on Astro, is that right? =p

25. Did I mention I hate like working on Astro vans. You took the words out of my mouth. Good job.

26. Your a beast

27. Good day;

    My neighbor has a 2000 chevy 2500 diesel 4wd and brake pedal went to floor.
    IT has the hydraulic Fluid (power steering pump) power brake booster .
    I tinker and want to try save him a buck.
    No complaint of steering issue.
    I felt underside at Master /booster union and feel minimal fluid. No puddle or honest trace of a external leak.
    Jumped in truck hit brake pedal- to floor.
    I let truck run a bit then shut off – pedal to floor.
    I held foot on pedal and started – no build up.
    If I take foot off- pedal will return out.
    I have not worked on a hydr, just the old canister suction type.

    On another vid it was concluded a ABS pump was the prob on a like issue.
    I think the pedal/booster start/ stop engine pre tests lead me to the booster.
    Greatly appreciate your thoughts if I have misunderstood sequence of diagnosing.
    Best; Tom

28. Wow Eric really A beautiful video, I think it's you and CrisFix who take the cake when making videos about repairs on cars, oh sorry vans! 😛
    You guys are really amazing in the clarity and the speed that you guys go through the video.
    Good camera angles and overall amazing.
    Have an issue with my Chevy Express and seems the same scenario that has to be done! Well done and thanks for the push to want to repair it by yourself.
    A++ Video.

29. Astro spark plugs. Have fun.

30. Good details on the removal & installation. Thanks for sharing. I wasn't sure how to get the rod off of the brake pedal. Thanks to you, I now know how. Now I gotta get back to changing the one out on my truck. Stays safe.

31. Looks like I’ll be doing this myself.. I was quoted $800 for this job

32. Surprised you didnt use ratcheting wrenches

33. Thanks Brother very good advice. 😁👍👊

34. Great, great video. I love how you explain and photograph each step. i especially like the little tips and tricks you throw out. I have a chance to get an old GMC Safari at a good price. Now I know I can do the work it needs, thanks

35. How do you adjust the pushrod on the new hydro boost unit? When I received my new hydro boost unit, the rod was out much longer than the one I removed. Cant find any info, Did anyone else have this problem?

36. I don't even have hydro boost and I enjoyed every second of this video! 😊

37. Please do more Astro van videos this video was amazing thank you

38. Thanks Eric Hadn't done mine yet but now I see how, Thanks

39. Tank you nice video .
    I have a question my astro van .
    Have a problem when I push the brake my steering wheel move to the side every time when I push the brake .
    What is the problem i have a master cylinder leaking

40. It happened to me in mexico " shit this guys wanted to fuck me up . thanks for your help.yes sr.

41. Is there a gasket that goes between the master cylinder and power booster? I replaced my booster on my Chevy G30 and I have a mystery leak, not from lines, I'm thinking it's coming from the mating contact between the two? Thanks

42. Yeeeaaa amigo gracias

43. You just destroyed the power steering pump…. congrats!

44. I'm about to replace one on a 1977 lincoln mark 5 as soon as i get the engine back in. I'm sure i'll have room to spare under the 5 foot hood.

45. I have been dealing with this power steering problem for 3 months had to replace high pressure line was leaking low pressure line rotted out return line needed a looking at last Friday my power steering gear box leaking from Shaft I replaced now looks like power steering pump is leaking it never ends oh and did I mention I don't like working on Astros lol love your videos definitely help me keep her on the road I wouldn't be where I am now if it wasn't for your videos and your generosity this van is the only thing keeping me and my family afloat bouncing from odd job Todd job jack of all trades master of none thanks.

46. Kind of funny you left the brake rod bushing out
    ,that has to be trsnsfered to the new unit ,it affect your brake switch and life of it

47. 👍🍺😎

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