Used Chevy Cruze brake caliper from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Chevy Cruze brake caliper?

Asking prices from 293 salvage yards in 38 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 29, 2026
Strong coverage1,196 priced of 1,600 observed4 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Chevy Cruze 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 Chevy Cruze brake caliper costs $19 to $249, with a median asking price of $50. Based on 1,196 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2021 (11 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$50
Grade B (good)$60
Grade C (fair)$97

Chevy Cruze brake caliper price snapshot

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Low
$19
Average
$75
High
$249
1,600 listings observed · 1,196 pricedUpdated 12h ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$20–$249875 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$190113 listings
Grade CVisible wear$19–$9732 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$97176 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $19–$249 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Chevy Cruze brake caliper is listed

We found priced Chevy Cruze brake caliper listings at 293 salvage yards across 38 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 588 listings (13% of the total) from 21 yards. Location matters: yards in North Carolina 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.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
Illinois58821$50
Texas44224$35-30%
Indiana34414$97+94%
North Carolina33117$30-40%
Wisconsin24015$44-12%
Maryland2197$45-10%
Alaska1862$30-40%
Georgia18210$50

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $50 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Chevy Cruze brake caliper replacement cost?

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Used part
$50
Chevy Cruze median asking price
Labor
$95–$300
1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$145–$350
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2019)

Other years2018201720162015
rear, LH40 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$50$20 – $195
rear, RH40 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$50$35 – $195
front, LH39 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$50$35 – $190
front, RH39 listingsInterchange 2016–2021$60$35 – $190

Model-year comparison

What does a Chevy Cruze brake caliper cost by year?

$45$48$51$55$5820152016201720182019
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Chevy Cruze brake caliper cost?

Asking prices for a used Chevy Cruze 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 $50 median, while front, RH commands $60, 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 $50, while 2015 tops the table at $55. Parts from 2011–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Chevy Cruze sits 82% below the Mercedes S Class ($280), 83% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($297), and 29% 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

  1. 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.
  2. Check slide pin articulation: Verify that carrier slide pins move freely in their bores without binding, excessive slop, or torn rubber grease boots.
  3. Test bleeder screw rotation: Ensure the bleeder screw turns smoothly and is not rounded off, sheared, or seized solid in the caliper housing.
  4. Confirm mounting bracket inclusion: Verify the yard includes the matching carrier bracket and slide pins, as bolt spacing frequently varies across rotor size packages.
  5. 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.

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How much is a used brake caliper for a Chevy Cruze?

The median asking price is $50 across 1,196 priced listings from 293 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $50. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.

How much does it cost to replace a Chevy Cruze brake caliper?

Using a used part, a Chevy Cruze brake caliper replacement typically runs $145–$350 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this model lists at $50, 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 Chevy Cruze model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Chevy Cruze brake caliper years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Chevy Cruze brake caliper fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. 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.

Used Chevy Cruze Brake Caliper Cost — From $19 to $249