A dual vane pump system includes first and second vane pumps having first and second rotors with a plurality of vanes moving radially inwardly and outwardly of the first and second rotors, and into contact with an inner surface of the first and second outer liners. A first pre-pressurization passage connects a first pump inlet in the first pump that is at discharge pressure to a second pump outlet in the second pump which is upstream of the second discharge opening. There is a coupling connecting the first and second rotors for rotation together. The pre-pressurization passage extending through the bearing.