Rubber Brake Line Clip - Vendor?

[James W.]

Where can I fine a brake line clip like or similar to the one in the picture? This was on a '65 Corvette.


Thanks,

James

[Joe L.]

Re: Rubber Brake Line Clip - Vendor?

Where can I fine a brake line clip like or similar to the one in the picture? This was on a '65 Corvette.


Thanks,

James

James------


This clip served as a flange for mounting the brake hose to the frame or trailing arm bracket on early C2 Corvettes. It was supplied as part of the brake hose assembly and was not available separately from GM or, as far as I know, in the aftermarket.

For 1967 and beyond the brake hose fitting design was changed and the clip was eliminated. Instead, the fitting included an integral flange. This design was used through 1982 and after 1967 became the SERVICE brake hoses for 1963-66.

Most, if not all, of the SERVICE brake hoses I have seen in the aftermarket and reproduction marketplace today have the earlier design with the separate clip. So, if you are seeking replacement hoses (as you definitely should) of the original design with the clip, they should be easy to find. If you wanted the later design with integral flange, that would be tough, if not impossible.

By the way, there was another change in the brake hoses starting in 1975 for PRODUCTION and 1977 for 63-74 SERVICE. At these times the brake fittings were changed from single crimp design to double crimp as a result of DOT regulations. The brake hose you pictured is the early single crimp design. You will not find these anywhere today.