Abstract: A variable displacement vane pump has a plurality of seals between the inner surface defining the housing's internal chamber and an outer surface of the control ring. The seals define a plurality of pressure regulating chambers comprising a first chamber and a second chamber each for receiving pressurized fluid. The first chamber is defined between a pair of seals located in a circumferential direction of the ring on opposing sides of the pivotal mounting of the control ring and having at least one inlet for receiving pressurized fluid. The circumferential extent of the first chamber is greater along a portion for applying force to the ring in a second pivotal direction than along a portion for applying force in the first pivotal direction such that a net force is applied in the second pivotal direction.