Is this 3D model free to download?

Yes, Educational Brake Caliper is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link to open the original listing by the creator.

Where do I download the STL file?

The download is hosted by Thingiverse. Use the "Download from Thingiverse" link on this page to open the original listing and grab the file, or save it to your print queue in the free Thinger app.

Designed by chriswh86, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print.

Can I print this at home?

Yes. This is a printable 3D model intended for home FDM and resin printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings.

Educational Brake Caliper 3D printable model by chriswh86

Educational Brake Caliper

Source: Thingiverse by chriswh86

The Educational Brake Caliper is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by chriswh86. Since the start of my obsession with 3D printing and computer aided design, Motorsports has been on my mind. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.

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3,441 saves Source: Thingiverse Updated 2026-10-26 License: CC-BY-NC-SA · non-commercial Category: Education & Science

Tags: AutomotiveProject, DesignProject, engineeringproject, MakerEdChallenge, Automotive, Brakes, BuildProject, cars, dwarf car, education, engineering, high school, steam, stem, technology

About this model

Since the start of my obsession with 3D printing and computer aided design, Motorsports has been on my mind. The Educational Brake Caliper is my first Motorsports related design to be released to the public. This caliper is based on a race car style brake caliper featuring quick release brake pads and dual pistons. This caliper is FULL SIZED and was modeled off of a Dwarf Car style Race Car. Instead of uploading a somewhat complicated design to Pinshape and letting you try to figure out what you have, I've opted to include some significant documentation so that this caliper can be shown and used as a hands-on educational piece. The document can be found with the STL files and is labelled, 'EducationalBrakeCaliper-Final.pdf'. Along with it being based on an educational design, this caliper …

Frequently asked questions

Is this 3D model free to download?: Yes. Educational Brake Caliper is free to download from Thingiverse. Open it in the free Thinger app, or use the "Download from Thingiverse" link above to open the original listing.
Where is the STL hosted?: The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by chriswh86.
Who made this model?: Designed by chriswh86, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
Can I print this at home?: Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.