Product Details
This Whiteline Rear Upper or Lower Inner and Outer Control Arm Bushing Kit fits the 2002-2013 Mini Cooper. Placement: rear. The kit contains 4 shell bushings and 4 tubes. The part number is KCA553. Chassis code: R50/R56.
A control arm bushing is the pivot where the arm joins the chassis or the wheel carrier. Factory rubber is chosen for quiet and comfort, so it squashes under braking, acceleration, and cornering and lets the arm move more than it should. A firmer replacement keeps the arm where it belongs, which steadies the alignment and gives the car a more consistent feel. Polyurethane resists deflection far better than the soft rubber it replaces.
Expect a difficult job of about 4 hours. Get the car aligned once it is back on the ground. Other Whiteline parts we list for the Cooper: Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Link, Front Strut Tower Brace Quick Release Kit, and Heavy Duty Blade Adjustable 20mm Rear Sway Bar.
Features
- Install guide: Written install instructions are included with the part.
- Self-lubricating: Grease reservoirs inside the bushing feed lubrication as it moves.
- Serviceable: A grease fitting lets the part be serviced later.
- Bushing compound: Oil, grease, ozone, and weather do not break down the synthetic elastomer used in the bushings.
- Bushing material: Polyurethane bushings flex far less than rubber ones.
Specifications
| Part Number | KCA553 |
| Part Name | Control Arm Bushings |
| Vehicle | 2002-2013 Mini Cooper |
| Chassis Code | R50/R56 |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| 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 | - |