C2 Brake Line Question

[Eugene B.]

Members,
Today I was in one of the local Corvette shops and saw brake lines that raise a question that the '65 TIM & JG does not address.

The metal lines that go from the tab on the trailing arm to the brake caliper are the subject of this post.

There were metal lines with springs wrapped around the portion of the line that makes the 180 degree bend. They were marked 1965 to 1968. There were also lines that are the same except NO springs marked 1969 to 1982.

I'm sure that I removed the original lines from my '65 and they had no springs. I still have what I believe to be the originals. The TIM & JG does not address spring versus no spring lines.

I call upon the experts to bail me out. Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Gene

[Joe R.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

Gene,

Your local Corvette shop has the brake lines mislabeled as the 65 did not have the spiral armor over the brake line. Neither did 66 or 67.

The 65's did have a clip between the flex line and the caliper that held the brake line to the trailing arm. Just wondered if your 65 still has this clip.

Regards,

JR

[Joe R.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

Gene,

Your local Corvette shop has the brake lines mislabeled as the 65 did not have the spiral armor over the brake line. Neither did 66 or 67.

The 65's did have a clip between the flex line and the caliper that held the brake line to the trailing arm. Just wondered if your 65 still has this clip.

Regards,

JR

[Eugene B.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

JR,
I need more information regarding your question. What are you calling the flex line? Rubber hose or metal line to caliper? The way my car is now, the metal line does not attach to the t-arm. Where is this clip supposed to be and where can I find a picture of it and how it's mounted?

Regards,
Gene

[Eugene B.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

JR,
I need more information regarding your question. What are you calling the flex line? Rubber hose or metal line to caliper? The way my car is now, the metal line does not attach to the t-arm. Where is this clip supposed to be and where can I find a picture of it and how it's mounted?

Regards,
Gene

[Joe R.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

Gene,

I was refering to the TBW brake line you were asking the question about. It has no spiral armor on a 65-67. That line has a clip that attaches it to the trailing arm on a 65 only. It was not necessary so it was discontinued by the 66 year run.

Regards,

JR

[Joe R.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

Gene,

I was refering to the TBW brake line you were asking the question about. It has no spiral armor on a 65-67. That line has a clip that attaches it to the trailing arm on a 65 only. It was not necessary so it was discontinued by the 66 year run.

Regards,

JR

[Eugene B.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

JR,
I do not have the clip that you are referring to. I don't see any place that it would attach to the trailing arm. Do you have any idea who sells these clips?

Thanks again for your reply.

Regards,
Gene

[Eugene B.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

JR,
I do not have the clip that you are referring to. I don't see any place that it would attach to the trailing arm. Do you have any idea who sells these clips?

Thanks again for your reply.

Regards,
Gene

[Joe R.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

Gene,

I'm sorry but I have no clue as to where to get the clips. They are like small fuel line clips. They are probably available in any parts store. If you are worried about points deducts, I doubt it is in the judging manual. Even if it is there would only be a small deduct such as one or two points.

Regards,

JR

[Joe R.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

Gene,

I'm sorry but I have no clue as to where to get the clips. They are like small fuel line clips. They are probably available in any parts store. If you are worried about points deducts, I doubt it is in the judging manual. Even if it is there would only be a small deduct such as one or two points.

Regards,

JR

[Joe C.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

Gene:

With all due respect to Joe Ray, I believe that the 65-66 brake lines had armor, and the 67 did not. The clips that you need can be found at www.LICorvette.com .
It Is part number 52-11c, in their catalog. It is a six piece set.

Joe

[Joe C.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

Gene:

With all due respect to Joe Ray, I believe that the 65-66 brake lines had armor, and the 67 did not. The clips that you need can be found at www.LICorvette.com .
It Is part number 52-11c, in their catalog. It is a six piece set.

Joe

[Eugene B.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

Joe,
Thank you for your reply. I just looked at the LIC catalog and I don't think that the 11C clips are what JR is referring to.

From the catalog, I think that the 52-11C clips are the flat, U shaped clips that secure the distribution blocks and rubber hoses to their respective brackets.

It seems like JR is pointing me toward a two piece set (one per side) that secures the metal lines to the trailing arm in some fashion.

Thanks again for your reply.

Regards,
Gene

[Eugene B.]

Re: C2 Brake Line Question

Joe,
Thank you for your reply. I just looked at the LIC catalog and I don't think that the 11C clips are what JR is referring to.

From the catalog, I think that the 52-11C clips are the flat, U shaped clips that secure the distribution blocks and rubber hoses to their respective brackets.

It seems like JR is pointing me toward a two piece set (one per side) that secures the metal lines to the trailing arm in some fashion.

Thanks again for your reply.

Regards,
Gene