Used Ford Puma Handbrake Cable

The Ford Puma (1997–2002) is a front-wheel-drive coupé that uses a conventional drum-in-hat rear brake setup, so yes, it does have a handbrake cable running to the rear brakes. This is a real, serviceable part you can source from a breaker. If you have been told it does not exist on this model, that advice is incorrect.

The Ford Puma ran in a single generation from 1997 to 2002, with a facelift around 1999–2000 that was primarily cosmetic. The rear braking hardware is largely consistent across the run, but because brake component specifications can be revised mid-generation, you should confirm with the breaker that the cable matches your exact registration before buying.

The Puma was offered with 1.4, 1.6, and 1.7 engine options, and larger-engined variants could carry uprated brakes, which may affect cable specifications. Always give the breaker your engine size alongside your registration so they can confirm the correct cable for your car.

Trim levels such as standard, Racing Puma, or special editions do not in themselves change the handbrake cable fitment — the cable is part of the running gear, not the cosmetic specification. However, the Racing Puma had significantly uprated suspension and braking components, so if you have a Racing Puma you should confirm the cable specification directly with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming a standard Puma cable will interchange.

The Puma typically uses a single primary cable running from the handbrake lever that splits to the rear wheels, but some configurations include separate secondary cables to each side. Confirm with the breaker whether the part they have is the primary cable, a secondary cable, or the full assembly, and match it to what your car actually needs.

Give them your full registration number, your engine size (1.4, 1.6, or 1.7), and the model year so they can pull the correct specification. It is also worth mentioning whether you need the complete cable assembly or just the primary or secondary sections, as breakers may list these separately.