C2 early brake line C Clips?

[Alan D.]

Removed my rear brake line clips and about to use new repo clips, but they are different, see photo. Did a little searching and it appears that different clips were used for 63-65/66, but what/when have the changes been made?

Original 64 clip has the a bend the entire length of the clip while the repo (LI) has the shorten bend. Does anyone make the 64 style clip?
The smaller clip is for parking brake cable.

[Joe L.]

Re: C2 early brake line C Clips?

Removed my rear brake line clips and about to use new repo clips, but they are different, see photo. Did a little searching and it appears that different clips were used for 63-65/66, but what/when have the changes been made?

Original 64 clip has the a bend the entire length of the clip while the repo (LI) has the shorten bend. Does anyone make the 64 style clip?
The smaller clip is for parking brake cable.

Alan-----


There were only 2 spring clip retainers used for 1963-82 Corvettes. GM #476737 was used from 1963 through about 1974. GM #334961 was then used from about 1975 through 1982. It's possible, though, that there were some changes to either or both of these part numbers over the years of their use.

Subsequent to the end of C3 PRODUCTION, there were 2 SERVICE replacements for the retainer-----GM #22527167 followed by GM #22555667 which remains available.

I always thought that the style you show as "reproduction" was the configuration of the GM #476737, at least through the C2 years. I'm not really sure, though.

[Alan D.]

Re: C2 early brake line C Clips?

Thanks Joe, Expected multiple changes over the C2 period so this turns out not to be a big issue (good). The clip marked as original with "the a bend the entire length of the clip" is what's used at every spot on the car. Since I have not touched them (owned since Aug67) and previous owner reported nothing changed in these areas feel (think, maybe) that it was the original configuration. Learned enough now to add wiggle words.
The small clip is a repo since no clips existed on either side.

[Wayne M.]

Re: C2 early brake line C Clips?

Thanks Joe, Expected multiple changes over the C2 period so this turns out not to be a big issue (good). The clip marked as original with "the a bend the entire length of the clip" is what's used at every spot on the car. Since I have not touched them (owned since Aug67) and previous owner reported nothing changed in these areas feel (think, maybe) that it was the original configuration. Learned enough now to add wiggle words.
The small clip is a repo since no clips existed on either side.

Alan -- I've owned Corvettes for over 40 years, and have never seen other than the full-width bend (caveat: sheltered C2 environment ).

Here's the original on a Jan/Feb '64, incl. orig flexible hose. How about the lower configuration (2nd thumbnail); single crimp, C-clip in groove (instead of flange). Notice also what looks like a stamping "BN" or BM on the bracket welded to the trail arm.

[Alan D.]

Re: C2 early brake line C Clips?

Yes Wayne that's exactly what I have including the "BN" on bracket.