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[Scoop77]

Never used adjustable rear brackets myself.
I adjust the rear settings by filing the hole in the standard brackets or shimming behind the brackets as appropriate to give 1 mm to 2 mm toe-in and by filing the hole upwards to give zero to 0.5 degrees negative camber. Then wedge the suspension into place firmly and weld a large washer onto the bracket to hold the setting.
At the same time check the front-to-rear alignment. I use the old-fashioned method using two lengths of straight timber, 2" x 2", although I know I shall be told how a 4-way laser setter is the only proper way. How do you think we did it in the 60's? This was the only way and it still works fine.

So is this a good neutral setting to aim for?

[Cooperman]

The absolutely vital thing for a road Mini is to have that small, 1 mm to 2 mm, TOE-IN on the back and zero to 0.5 degs neg camber on the back.

[Scoop77]

And the front?