Kia Forte brake caliper price snapshot
- Low
- $15
- Average
- $97
- High
- $439
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte brake caliper?
Asking prices from 263 salvage yards in 38 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 Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte brake caliper costs $15 to $439, with a median asking price of $71. Based on 2,013 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$30
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$15–$4231,321 listings
Grade BStandard used$20–$439450 listings
Grade CVisible wear$25–$4725 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$195217 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $15–$423 | 1,321 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $20–$439 | 450 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $25–$47 | 25 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $20–$195 | 217 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$75
Grade C$30
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $15–$439 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte brake caliper is listed
We found priced Kia Forte brake caliper listings at 263 salvage yards across 38 states. California supplies the most, with 218 listings (11% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $44, while Georgia yards ask $136, 209% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 218 | 22 | $75+6% |
| Texas | 210 | 39 | $44-38% |
| Florida | 203 | 16 | $50-30% |
| Georgia | 179 | 14 | $136+92% |
| Arizona | 177 | 11 | $65-8% |
| Michigan | 115 | 18 | $125+76% |
| Missouri | 109 | 10 | $125+76% |
| Indiana | 103 | 11 | $110+55% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $71 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte brake caliper replacement cost?
- Used part
- $71
- Kia Forte 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, Hatchback, 12.0" diameter rotor, RH
1 listingsInterchange 2020–2023$75$75 – $75Model-year comparison
What does a Kia Forte brake caliper cost by year?
2024407 listingsFits 6 years$125$16 – $4392023406 listingsFits 6 years$97$25 – $4392022396 listingsFits 6 years$75$25 – $4392021399 listingsFits 6 years$75$25 – $4392020198 listingsFits 6 years$110$35 – $4232019200 listingsFits 6 years$44$20 – $3052018377 listingsFits 2 years$49$20 – $2462017393 listingsFits 2 years$50$20 – $3002016300 listingsFits 4 years$45$20 – $1822015293 listingsFits 5 years$40$15 – $182
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte brake caliper cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte 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 150% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $75.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, Sedan, 11.0" diameter rotor, LH, lists at a $70 median, while rear (10.3" diameter rotor), 2.0L, Sedan, RH commands $136, a 94% 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 $40, while 2024 tops the table at $125. Parts from 2013–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 75% below the Mercedes S Class ($280), 76% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($297), and 1% above 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 Kia Forte parts are priced?
01wide ±153%
Side Mirror
$145median
$30$474
02wide ±225%
Tail Light
$150median
$25$699
03wide ±156%
Grille
$140median
$29$465
04wide ±205%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$460
05wide ±213%
Wheels
$145median
$25$644
06wide ±289%
Transmission
$450median
$95$2,700
07wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$425median
$95$1,911
08wide ±82%
Engine
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
09wide ±184%
Starter
$77median
$25$309
10wide ±160%
Radiator
$130median
$40$455
11wide ±136%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$374
12wide ±114%
Strut
$128median
$30$323
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte brake caliper prices
Brake Calipercompare
MercedesSClassvsKiaForte
Class$280
Forte$71
$209 diff18,952 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesGLEClassvsKiaForte
Class$297
Forte$71
$226 diff14,672 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$125
Forte$71
$54 diff12,225 listings
Brake CalipercompareChevyCamarovsKiaForte
Camaro$239
Forte$71
$168 diff10,106 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$165
Forte$71
$94 diff7,829 listings
Brake CalipercompareDodgeChargervsKiaForte
Charger$100
Forte$71
$29 diff7,724 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
Kiawide ±234%
Kia K5
$100median
$25$493
Kiawide ±172%
Kia Optima
$50median
$19$191
Kiawide ±249%
Kia Seltos
$95median
$20$493
Kiawide ±270%
Kia Sorento
$82median
$20$462
Kiawide ±254%
Kia Soul
$60median
$20$325
Kiawide ±283%
Kia Sportage
$75median
$15$439
Kiawide ±95%
Kia Telluride
$221median
$40$460
Common questions
Kia Forte brake caliper FAQ
How much is a used brake caliper for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $71 across 2,013 priced listings from 263 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $40.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte brake caliper?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte brake caliper replacement typically runs $165–$370 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this model lists at $71, 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 Kia Forte model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Kia Forte brake caliper years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte brake caliper fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.