Ford Explorer brake caliper price snapshot
- Low
- $14
- Average
- $97
- High
- $439
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ford Explorer brake caliper?
Asking prices from 463 salvage yards in 45 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer brake caliper costs $14 to $439, with a median asking price of $70. Based on 10,376 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$65
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$14–$4397,365 listings
Grade BStandard used$20–$4232,123 listings
Grade CVisible wear$35–$32063 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$195825 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $14–$439 | 7,365 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $20–$423 | 2,123 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $35–$320 | 63 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$195 | 825 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$65
Grade B$75
Grade C$50
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $14–$439 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ford Explorer brake caliper is listed
We found priced Ford Explorer brake caliper listings at 463 salvage yards across 45 states. Michigan supplies the most, with 1,964 listings (12% of the total) from 43 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $50, while Indiana yards ask $163, 226% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,964 | 43 | $50-29% |
| California | 1,897 | 40 | $65-7% |
| Texas | 1,892 | 21 | $75+7% |
| Illinois | 1,645 | 20 | $60-14% |
| Indiana | 1,360 | 14 | $163+133% |
| Wisconsin | 731 | 22 | $75+7% |
| Florida | 555 | 34 | $60-14% |
| Ohio | 536 | 14 | $121+73% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $70 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ford Explorer brake caliper replacement cost?
- Used part
- $70
- Ford Explorer median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $165–$370
- 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
front, w/o police package; w/o high performance brakes; LH43 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$75$40 – $113
front, w/o police package; w/o high performance brakes; RH41 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$75$45 – $187
rear, w/o police package; w/o high performance brakes; LH36 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$75$20 – $195
rear, w/o police package; w/o high performance brakes; RH34 listingsInterchange 2020–2024$75$20 – $195
front, w/o police package; high performance brakes (red calipers), LH32 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$65$37 – $211
front, w/o police package; high performance brakes (red calipers), RH29 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$70$35 – $150
rear, w/o police package; high performance brakes (red calipers), RH18 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$150$75 – $439
rear, w/o police package; high performance brakes (red calipers), LH7 listingsInterchange 2020–2025$150$80 – $275
Model-year comparison
What does a Ford Explorer brake caliper cost by year?
2025540 listingsFits 6 years$75$20 – $43920241,940 listingsFits 6 years$70$30 – $43920232,227 listingsFits 7 years$100$20 – $43920221,513 listingsFits 6 years$75$25 – $4392021944 listingsFits 5 years$60$30 – $43920202,158 listingsFits 6 years$100$20 – $43920191,200 listingsFits 11 years$50$20 – $31520181,200 listingsFits 11 years$50$14 – $4232017647 listingsFits 11 years$35$20 – $10020161,600 listingsFits 11 years$38$20 – $10520151,000 listingsFits 11 years$35$20 – $100
Market analysis
How much does a used Ford Explorer brake caliper cost?
Asking prices for a used Ford Explorer 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 30% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $65.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, rear, police package, RH, lists at a $50 median, while rear, w/o police package; high performance brakes (red calipers), RH commands $150, a 200% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $35, while 2020 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2009–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ford Explorer sits 75% below the Mercedes S Class ($280), 76% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($297), and 44% below the Mercedes E Class ($125) 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.
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$110median
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Price comparisons
Compare Ford Explorer brake caliper prices
Brake Calipercompare
MercedesSClassvsFordExplorer
Class$280
Explorer$70
$210 diff27,315 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesGLEClassvsFordExplorer
Class$297
Explorer$70
$227 diff23,035 listings
Brake CalipercompareFordExplorervsChevyCamaro
Explorer$70
Camaro$239
$169 diff18,469 listings
Brake CalipercompareFordExplorervsJeepGrandCherokee
Explorer$70
Cherokee$116
$46 diff15,910 listings
Brake CalipercompareFordExplorervsFordMustang
Explorer$70
Mustang$127
$57 diff15,439 listings
Brake CalipercompareFordExplorervsBMWX7
Explorer$70
X7$304
$234 diff15,145 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Fordwide ±161%
Ford Bronco
$144median
$30$493
Fordwide ±102%
Ford Bronco Sport
$75median
$35$188
Fordwide ±283%
Ford Edge
$75median
$15$439
Fordwide ±243%
Ford Escape
$83median
$20$423
Fordwide ±255%
Ford Expedition
$80median
$15$423
Fordwide ±237%
Ford F150
$100median
$20$493
Fordwide ±269%
Ford F250
$75median
$20$423
Fordwide ±187%
Ford Focus
$50median
$25$212
Fordwide ±153%
Ford Fusion
$75median
$20$249
Fordwide ±252%
Ford Maverick
$82median
$25$439
Fordwide ±325%
Ford Mustang
$127median
$25$850
Fordwide ±259%
Ford Ranger
$80median
$25$439
Common questions
Ford Explorer brake caliper FAQ
How much is a used brake caliper for a Ford Explorer?
The median asking price is $70 across 10,376 priced listings from 463 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $65. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $35.
How much does it cost to replace a Ford Explorer brake caliper?
Using a used part, a Ford Explorer brake caliper replacement typically runs $165–$370 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this model lists at $70, 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 Ford Explorer model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 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 Ford Explorer brake caliper years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ford Explorer brake caliper fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.