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brake_fluid_cap.stl
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brake_fluid_cap_tall.stl
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brake_fluid_tall.stl
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STL fileRoleSource sizePETG / ASA 20%PETG / ASA 10%100% solidRecommendation
brake_fluid_cap.stlCover / cap94.8 KB STLSlice fileSlice fileSlice fileUse PETG / ASA; check sealing faces and verify in slicer.
brake_fluid_cap_tall.stlCover / cap112.7 KB STLSlice fileSlice fileSlice fileUse PETG / ASA; check sealing faces and verify in slicer.
brake_fluid_tall.stlPrintable file112.7 KB STLSlice fileSlice fileSlice fileEnsure 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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Published Jun 27, 2026Updated Jul 15, 2026

Originally published on thingiverse.com by brandon martin (blandman512) · License: CC BY

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