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Automotive Brake Systems: Design, Maintenance, Repair, and Restoration

2/2/2021

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Join the Three Rivers Alfisti member Paul Bowman Ph.D. and his son Alexander Bowman on March 6, 2021  at 1:00 PM ET to review the design, maintenance, repair and restoration of brake systems.   This roughly 90 minutes of content will be livestreamed with 30 minutes of Q&A.
Paul has 45 years of experience in automotive maintenance/repairs/restoration with focus on European classics. He currently owns a 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider. His past Alfas include a 1986 Spider Veloce and a 1988 Milano Verde.

Paul's son, Alexander Bowman, holds BS in Mechanical Engineering and is currently working 
at Honda of America Manufacturing in Vehicle Dynamics, Chassis and Brake System  development.  
Paul Bowman Alfa Romeo Cortile Italian Car Brake Webinar
Paul Bowman, PH.D. discussing brake system design
.Alexander has been a huge fan of European cars and Alfa Romeo's in particular. In Second grade he did a report on Alfa Spiders in the school parking lot to his second-grade teacher and classmates with Paul's  Spider parked behind him.
Here's an overview of what you can expect to learn on the afternoon of Saturday March 6

  • Basic theory behind how brakes work
  • How do parking brakes work?
  • Key inspections and warning signs of impending failure
  • Different braking components – how do I tell when it’s time to replace them and what choices do I have?
  • How to safely work on brakes
  • Basic steps involved in renewing a disc-brake system 
  • What if I decide to attend a track day?
  • Advanced Topic #1: Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)
  • Advanced Topic #2: Dealing with older high-mileage (especially rusty) vehicles
  • Advanced Topic #3: The latest technology - carbon-fiber brakes
  • “Zen and the Art of Car Maintenance”
 
Please RSVP so we have an approximate headcount to paul@mbcapghchapter.com

​You can log in from any web browser at: meet.google.com/opr-krax-zbc
Paul Bowman 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta body
Paul Bowman 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta under restoration
9 Comments
Marco Morana
3/4/2021 22:54:33

I would like to register for the event on March 6th

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WILLIAM Rickerson
3/4/2021 23:01:02

I do have problems with the braking system on current project, an1974 Alfa Spider

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Luciano
3/7/2021 20:16:47

If you need help my number is 305 613 4262

Richard Precario
3/5/2021 13:43:15

I'm interested in this technical presentation

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Robert Lubran
3/4/2021 22:58:10

Look forward to this

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Francis La Sala
3/5/2021 07:03:26

Like to attend virtually.

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Merrell Leavitt
3/5/2021 07:07:20

Yes ! Please sign me up!!

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Dan Ritter
3/5/2021 11:34:56

Hi there, Please save me a seat

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Raymond Valicenti
3/6/2021 11:42:29

Friend of Rob Steele and past/long time Alfa owner.

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