Classic Mini Front Subframe Strip-Down! Full Real-Time Teardown & Tips

🔧 Stripping Down a Classic Mini Front Subframe – Full Real-Time Teardown! | Classic Mini Workshop Hey Mini Enthusiasts! 👋 Today we’re back on the Super City project, and in this episode I’m stripping the front subframe right down to its bare bones. I’m doing this one in real time, talking you through every step as I go — the seized nuts, the stubborn brake unions, the cone compressor battle, all of it! If you’ve ever wondered how to tear down a Classic Mini front subframe properly — including removing the driveline, pot joints, arms, cones, bump stops, and all the little clips that people forget — this is the full walkthrough. My e-mail: [email protected] CMW online store - https://logothatpolo.co.uk/store/cmws/ Want to offer a quick thank you? Have I helped you out, do you enjoy my videos? If you've ever thought, I'd buy that guy a beer. Now is your chance! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmwkeith 🔩 In This Video ✔️ Real-time teardown of the front subframe ✔️ Removing brake hoses, unions, and seized fittings ✔️ Extracting inner pot joints and marking sides ✔️ Bottom arm, tie-rod, and swivel hub removal ✔️ Using a cone compressor to release tension safely ✔️ Removing bump stops, brackets, and engine mounts ✔️ Preparing the bare frame for powder coating ✔️ Inspection of all driveline components ✔️ What’s being replaced, reused, or refurbished ✔️ Mini Spares order planning for the rebuild 🧰 Project Notes Subframe is heading off for satin black powder coating Brake hoses, unions, top/bottom swivels, pot joints, CV boots and arm pins all to be replaced High-Lows, bushes, and bump stops inspected — some being reused due to better-quality original rubber Driveline teardown coming up in a future episode Lots more Super City content on the way! 🚗 Show Mentioned I also talk briefly about my trip to the NEC Classic Motor Show — huge event, over 3,000 cars, but definitely pricey and hard to cover in one day! If you enjoyed today’s video, please give it a thumbs up 👍 Not subscribed yet? Consider joining the channel — it really helps! Drop a comment below — I read every one. See you next week. Cheers!