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So, after some research my used Brompton seems to be from 2002.
Thanks again to @infmz : I found the clip as a spare part in a local shop and put it on without any issues :)
While I was able to service and adjust the headset to be wobble-free, I suspect that somewhere in the not too distant future i might want to change it to a threaded one with exchangeable cartridge bearings (e.g. Tange Falcon).
After some attention and cleaning the brakes are moving again and they're braking... sort of :D
Are there any recommended brakes to upgrade the 2002 stock ones?
Simply search for current Brompton ones, or something else?
(I had some tricolor Koolstop Brake pads that i put on already, so the pad quality is not the issue anymore...)
Theyre hella flexy (=caliper parts flex forwards under hard braking) and while I can live with them for flat riding, I'd like to have some good brakes...