Buick Encore brake caliper price snapshot
- Low
- $12
- Average
- $58
- High
- $226
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore brake caliper?
Asking prices from 77 salvage yards in 15 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Buick Encore brake caliper
What the brake caliper does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used brake caliper price guide →
Also known asDisc Brake CaliperBrake Caliper Assembly
Price summary
A used Buick Encore brake caliper costs $12 to $226, with a median asking price of $40. Based on 724 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (11 model years), updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$40
Grade B (good)$70
Grade C (fair)$55
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$216519 listings
Grade BStandard used$12–$226110 listings
Grade CVisible wear$44–$706 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$9789 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$216 | 519 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $12–$226 | 110 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $44–$70 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$97 | 89 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$40
Grade B$70
Grade C$55
Ungraded$40
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $12–$226 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore brake caliper is listed
We found priced Buick Encore brake caliper listings at 77 salvage yards across 15 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 241 listings (33% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $30, while Indiana yards ask $97, 223% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 241 | 16 | $30-25% |
| Illinois | 95 | 7 | $55+38% |
| Florida | 90 | 9 | $35-12% |
| Georgia | 70 | 9 | $40 |
| Indiana | 60 | 4 | $97+143% |
| California | 56 | 13 | $45+13% |
| New Mexico | 48 | 2 | $70+75% |
| North Carolina | 40 | 5 | $35-12% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $40 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore brake caliper replacement cost?
- Used part
- $40
- Buick Encore median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $135–$340
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for brake caliper replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid bleed and new brake pads if worn. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full brake caliper replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Buick Encore brake caliper cost by year?
202296 listingsFits 5 years$45$35 – $892021200 listingsFits 5 years$35$12 – $2262020200 listingsFits 5 years$35$12 – $2262019200 listingsFits 5 years$36$12 – $2262018200 listingsFits 5 years$45$25 – $1272017138 listingsFits 6 years$30$20 – $502016200 listingsFits 6 years$30$15 – $892015200 listingsFits 6 years$60$35 – $208
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore brake caliper cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore brake caliper are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, LH, lists at a $40 median, while rear, RH commands $48, a 20% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $30, while 2015 tops the table at $60. Parts from 2012–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore sits 86% below the Mercedes S Class ($280), 87% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($297), and 43% below the Ford Explorer ($70) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used brake caliper: what to check
- Inspect piston shafts under dust boots: Peel back the rubber dust boot to confirm the hydraulic piston shaft has no rust pitting, flaking chrome, or fluid leakage.
- Check slide pin articulation: Verify that carrier slide pins move freely in their bores without binding, excessive slop, or torn rubber grease boots.
- Test bleeder screw rotation: Ensure the bleeder screw turns smoothly and is not rounded off, sheared, or seized solid in the caliper housing.
- Confirm mounting bracket inclusion: Verify the yard includes the matching carrier bracket and slide pins, as bolt spacing frequently varies across rotor size packages.
- Replace banjo bolt copper crush washers: Always install fresh soft copper crush washers on the brake line banjo fitting during installation to prevent high-pressure leaks.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Buick Encore parts are priced?
01wide ±252%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$20$539
02wide ±196%
Air Bag
$125median
$23$512
03wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$315
04wide ±206%
Car Radio
$99median
$30$437
05wide ±203%
Side Mirror
$95median
$25$410
06wide ±150%
Wheels
$100median
$40$339
07wide ±137%
Steering Wheel
$128median
$30$381
08wide ±151%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$400median
$114$1,320
09wide ±111%
Front Seat
$150median
$50$382
10wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$125median
$40$384
11wide ±197%
Strut
$75median
$25$320
12wide ±241%
Transmission
$353median
$100$1,800
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore brake caliper prices
Brake Calipercompare
MercedesSClassvsBuickEncore
Class$280
Encore$40
$240 diff17,663 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesGLEClassvsBuickEncore
Class$297
Encore$40
$257 diff13,383 listings
Brake CalipercompareFordExplorervsBuickEncore
Explorer$70
Encore$40
$30 diff11,100 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesEClassvsBuickEncore
Class$125
Encore$40
$85 diff10,936 listings
Brake CalipercompareChevyCamarovsBuickEncore
Camaro$240
Encore$40
$200 diff7,120 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesCClassvsBuickEncore
Class$165
Encore$40
$125 diff6,540 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±196%
Acura ILX
$50median
$20$216
Acurawide ±143%
Acura Integra
$120median
$25$368
Acurawide ±246%
Acura MDX
$95median
$25$493
Acurawide ±283%
Acura RDX
$75median
$15$439
Acurawide ±299%
Acura TLX
$80median
$15$493
Audiwide ±237%
Audi A4
$131median
$28$650
Audiwide ±292%
Audi A6
$124median
$25$750
Audiwide ±281%
Audi Q3
$85median
$15$493
Buickwide ±110%
Buick Enclave
$50median
$30$140
Buickwide ±280%
Buick Encore GX
$70median
$12$404
Buickwide ±276%
Buick Envision
$75median
$25$439
Buickwide ±279%
Buick Regal
$75median
$20$439
Common questions
Buick Encore brake caliper FAQ
How much is a used brake caliper for a Buick Encore?
The median asking price is $40 across 724 priced listings from 77 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $40. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $30.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore brake caliper?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore brake caliper replacement typically runs $135–$340 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this model lists at $40, and independent-shop labor for brake caliper replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include brake fluid bleed and new brake pads if worn. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Buick Encore model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Buick Encore brake caliper years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore brake caliper fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.