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| STL file | Role | Source size | PETG / ASA 20% | PETG / ASA 10% | 100% solid | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| brake_fluid_cap.stl | Cover / cap | 94.8 KB STL | Slice file | Slice file | Slice file | Use PETG / ASA; check sealing faces and verify in slicer. |
| brake_fluid_cap_tall.stl | Cover / cap | 112.7 KB STL | Slice file | Slice file | Slice file | Use PETG / ASA; check sealing faces and verify in slicer. |
| brake_fluid_tall.stl | Printable file | 112.7 KB STL | Slice file | Slice file | Slice file | Ensure a watertight seal by applying a sealant like Flex Seal to the underside of the cap |
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Brake Fluid Cap (Nissan)
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Nissan Leaf's Aerodynamics require a floor of fiberglas below the motor/drivetrain. I was replacing my brake fluid today and dropped the cap down beyond the point of no return. I wasn't going to take the whole bottom off the car just for a little plastic cap. I couldn't find a cap that would fit so I measured it out. 34mm widest point, 28mm cylinder around the top. This is designed to screw onto the existing threads. I found the part for $13 on Nissan's website, but hey, 3D printer. Here's the source model for adjusting: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/7JAe1vDGpbW-brake-fluid-cap/edit My first prototype (that seemed to work after re-shaping), had no grip so I added edges, as well as adjusting the measurements slightly. #Safety Warning It was brought to my attention that brake fluid is very sensitive to moisture. Having just 2-4% H2O moisture in fluid changes the freezing and boiling temperature of the fluid. See moisture related brake failures, I recommend spraying the underside of the cap with Flex Seal or another alternative that gives the cap a water tight seal when twisted tight. Anybody who has printed a cup should know prints can't hold out any kind of liquid. Don't run this cap for more than a few days without some sort of seal. This would be a great temporary cap but shouldn't be trusted for long term use.
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Originally published on thingiverse.com by brandon martin (blandman512) · License: CC BY
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