Saturn SL2 Parking Brake Button

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Long story short, I've been fixing up my 1999 Saturn SL2 for my son who's starting to drive, but the parking brake lever's release button was busted. I called a couple of junkyards looking for a replacement, but they never got back to me. That's when I decided to take matters into my own hands. I want to extend a huge thank you to the Computer Science department at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire for their dedication and hard work. You can learn more about them online at http://www.uwec.edu/computer-science. After working with FreeCAD, I would approach designing the part differently next time. Instead of creating it as a single unit, I would break it down into smaller subsections. This would make it much easier to make adjustments and fine-tune the design. Here are my print settings: Printer Brand: MakerBot Printer Model: MakerBot Replicator 2X Rafts: Yes Supports: No Resolution: Low Infill Percentage: ~25% Notes: The print took around 20-25 minutes to complete. After printing, I encountered a bit of a challenge. The plastic was so hard that the white shaft ears wouldn't fit into the hole. To resolve this issue, I decided to boil the part in water for about a minute. This made it soft enough to push the parts together smoothly. Designing the Part FreeCAD and Measurement Tools I used FreeCAD along with the original part and a micrometer to design the parking brake lever's release button.