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thomasguy
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Canada
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Posted - 03/23/2009 :  08:50:01 AM  Show Profile  Visit thomasguy's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I've removed this content out of respect to Thomas Buses. They are working on this problem diligently.

Thanks to you who replied.

Edited by - thomasguy on 04/10/2009 07:19:09 AM

Thomasbus24
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USA
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Posted - 03/23/2009 :  12:11:34 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I'd look at the rear end real close too (bushings, torque rods, air suspension system--both bags equally inflated?). Think about how the bus sort of nose-dives when you apply the brakes, perhaps something in the back is shifting as the front sinks and the rear raises? I wonder if it is diving less with no front brakes thus not triggering the problem.

Maybe even the bushings, springs, shocks and kingpins up front too?

One would think the frame and 4 wheel check would uncover any issuse, but never assume ya know.

Edited by - Thomasbus24 on 03/23/2009 12:14:46 PM
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wright11
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Canada
159 Posts

Posted - 03/25/2009 :  05:44:51 AM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
hi john,, is the front end going left, or is it equal front and back going left, have you swapped components l to r, to see if it goes right, is this happening on a crowned road?, are your front springs sagging(ride height), we had a unit with somewhat same problem, and it was a chinese rotor(**** quality), when it was replaced, the problem went away

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Thomasbus24
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USA
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Posted - 04/10/2009 :  1:37:04 PM  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Please let us know what they find in case any others encounter the issue :)
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