{"product_id":"digital-stl-caliper-nuts","title":"Digital STL (Print yourself) | Caliper Bolt Retainer Nuts","description":"\u003csection style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: auto; padding: 2rem; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fef2f2; border: 2px solid #ef4444; padding: 1em; margin-bottom: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong style=\"color: #b91c1c; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n    ⚠️ Digital Product — No Physical Item Shipped\n  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.5em; color: #7f1d1d;\"\u003e\n    This is a \u003cstrong\u003edigital STL file\u003c\/strong\u003e to be printed by the buyer. No physical product will be shipped.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDigital STL | Caliper Bolt Retainer Nuts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #555;\"\u003e\nDownload the \u003cstrong\u003eSTL file\u003c\/strong\u003e and print your own set of retainer nuts. They look insignificant until the first time you drop all the brake hardware and lose it. Thread them on after removing your brake caliper and your entire bolt stack stays together, in the right order, every single time. No shipping, low cost, minimal footprint.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- BLUE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #e8f4ff; border-left: 6px solid #2196F3; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003e\nSTL files for the retainer nuts, ready to slice and print.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e M6 (standard bike caliper bolt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e print as many as you want — two per caliper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint time:\u003c\/strong\u003e a few minutes each, almost no material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame geometry as the physical part, tested on real bikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- GREEN — PROBLEM --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #f0fdf4; border-left: 6px solid #059669; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eThe problem they eliminate\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLost washers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no more tiny parts falling behind the bench or into the grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacer confusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e keeps the exact order you removed, no guessing at reassembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWasted time:\u003c\/strong\u003e no hunting for hardware or double-checking brake alignment later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRisky shortcuts:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoids threading bolts back into the frame or fork just to keep them safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- GREEN — HOW THEY WORK --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #ecfdf5; border-left: 6px solid #059669; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eHow they work\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003eOnce the caliper is off, thread a retainer nut onto each bolt. Two or three turns is enough to capture the full stack of washers and spacers. The caliper can hang freely by the hose or be set aside without anything shifting or falling off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- GREEN — WHY EVERY TIME --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #f0fdf4; border-left: 6px solid #059669; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWhy you will use them every time\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast:\u003c\/strong\u003e on and off in seconds, no need to fully tighten.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds everything securely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsistent:\u003c\/strong\u003e your brake setup goes back together exactly as it came apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e once they are in your workflow, you will not skip them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- GREEN — PRINT SETTINGS --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #ecfdf5; border-left: 6px solid #10b981; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003e3D Printing Settings\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e PETG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayer height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.20 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfill:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports:\u003c\/strong\u003e None required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.8em; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf the thread feels too tight:\u003c\/strong\u003e drop to 0.12 mm layers for cleaner thread detail, or scale the part to 101%.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ORANGE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff7ed; border-left: 6px solid #f59e0b; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; storage benefits\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003ePerfect for suspension service, frame work, or long-term storage. You can remove the caliper early in the job and never think about the hardware again until final assembly. Everything stays together, clean, and ready to reinstall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- YELLOW --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fefce8; border-left: 6px solid #eab308; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003ePro tip\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003ePrint a few extra and keep a pair permanently in your main toolbox. They cost almost nothing in filament and save more time than most “big” tools. After a few services, they become automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- ORANGE --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fff7ed; border-left: 6px solid #f59e0b; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eLicense \u0026amp; Fair Use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal-use license.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited prints for yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting for friends is fine (support appreciated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo resale of file or printed parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0.6em;\"\u003e\nSupport development:\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/shockwaveparts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebuymeacoffee.com\/shockwaveparts\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- RED --\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"background: #fef2f2; border-left: 6px solid #ef4444; padding: 1em; margin-top: 1.2em;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSafety Disclaimer\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 1em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot a riding component.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShop tool only — for maintenance, transport, and storage. Never ride with retainer nuts installed in place of proper hardware.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Shockwave Parts","offers":[{"title":"Personal Use","offer_id":54250627760492,"sku":"DIG-BLT","price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0917\/8991\/8572\/files\/Close-Up_Retainer_Nut_Securing_Caliper_Bolt.jpg?v=1770907025","url":"https:\/\/www.shockwaveparts.com\/products\/digital-stl-caliper-nuts","provider":"Shockwave Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}