Product Details
This Whiteline Rear Upper or Lower Inner and Outer Control Arm Bushing Kit fits the 2014-2015 Mini Cooper (R57). Whiteline part number: KCA553. Position: rear. In the box: 4 shell bushings and 4 tubes.
Every time the wheel moves, the control arm swings on its bushings. When they are soft or worn, the arm shifts under load, the alignment changes as the car moves, and steering and braking feel less precise. A stiffer bushing cuts that unwanted movement while still letting the arm pivot freely. Polyurethane resists deflection far better than the soft rubber it replaces.
Whiteline rates the install as difficult and lists about 4 hours. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground.
Features
- Self-lubricating: Internal grease reservoirs keep the bushing lubricated as it works.
- Bushing compound: Oil, grease, ozone, and weather do not break down the synthetic elastomer used in the bushings.
- Serviceable: Includes a grease fitting for future maintenance.
- Bushing material: Made of polyurethane, which resists deflection better than soft rubber.
- Install guide: Whiteline packs an install guide with it.
Specifications
| Part Number | KCA553 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushings |
| Vehicle | 2014-2015 Mini Cooper |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Chassis Code | R57 |
| Bushing 1 Inner Diameter | 12 mm |
| Bushing 1 Length | 40 mm |
| Bushing 1 Outer Diameter | 33 mm |
| Bushing Color | Black |
| Bushing Material | Polyurethane |
| Bushing Quantity | 4 Bushings |
| Grade Type | Performance |
| Grease Fitting Included | No |
| Greaseable | Yes |
| Installation Difficulty | Difficult |
| Installation Time (hrs) | 4 |
| Kit Contents | 4 Shell Bushings, 4 Tubes |
| Vehicle Placement | Rear |
| Wheel Alignment Required | Yes |
| Notes | - |