Hi,

I need to replace the glow plugs on my Panda as it is beggining to struggle to start and also my rear brakes are worn as they have started to make that scraping noise which I can replicate if I gently apply the handbreak whilst moving.

I have never done these jobs before but I am practical so I want to have a go to save some money. Are these jobs difficult and what parts would I need?

I have a Multijet Sporting

Thanks

I've never done the glow plugs on one of these either, but I gather they're buried under a fair bit of stuff, so you'll have to remove airbox etc, to get at them.

Again I've no first hand knowledge of the M'jet but glow plugs in general tend to be screwed in the head very tight, the heating and cooling can make them almost seem like they're welded it there.
It's not uncommon for one or more to sheer off while trying to get them moving causing all sorts of trouble (I have first hand of this with an VW Transporter!)

As for the rear brakes.
As they're grinding already (metal to metal) there's a good chance the drums are damaged and will need replacing.
The metal backing of the shoes (once all the brake linings have worn away) will have gouged up the inner drum surface.
New shoes won't contact the drum surface properly, reducing braking, the new shoes will wear uneven and likely very quickly.
If it's likely they are in this sort of state, it's worth having a brake specialist check them.

Get yourself a workshop manual from somewhere, and have a look through. I got mine from Ebay and it's great - I'm sure it will give you an idea of how difficult the jobs you propose are.

I wouldn't recommend starting playing with the braking system as a first step though!

Rollcage said:

Get yourself a workshop manual from somewhere, and have a look through. I got mine from Ebay and it's great - I'm sure it will give you an idea of how difficult the jobs you propose are.

I wouldn't recommend starting playing with the braking system as a first step though!

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+1 ,
unfortunately the glow plugs can be a real pain,
my 105 JTD was the worst I've done ..,
brakes are Relatively straight forward and cheap,
BUT being safety critical you should not attempt it without proper knowledge / supervision ,
are yours rear dics , you should have a nice smooth shiny face to the disc, any grooves or other marks means you will need new discs and pads,

I hope that helps a little,
Charlie

I got access to the elearn system and with help from my old man I shall give it a go! Anyone know what the correct parts are for the rear brake drum and shoes for 55 plate multijet?

Just go to partco and give them your reg and they'll supply the correct part and they're cheap.

I changed the rear shoes on my Panda Multijet. There are two types depending on whether you have ABS or not. I bought a set from my local parts supplier for £30.

The trickiest bit was getting the end of the handbrake cable in the operating arm of the new shoe.

Finally got around to doing the brakes today. Wasn't too hard, getting the handbrake cable in and out was tough, as were some of the other springs because they were so hard to stretch open. I changed the drums and shoes, no more grinding and noticeably more stopping power.

Going to attempt the glow plugs next weekend, as now it is getting cold it is going to begin to struggle. Also got a P0106 error code and mil light to sort out!

To free seized bolts and glow plugs the latest 'weapon of choice' is CILLIT BANG! With bleach

http://www.ocado.com/webshop/product/Cillit-Bang-Stain--Mildew-Power-Cleaner-with-Bleach/49201011

BANG and the rust has gone