2018 Kia Optima brake caliper price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $64
- High
- $188
Year-specific price guide
Used 2018 Kia Optima Brake Caliper prices
Year-specific used brake caliper pricing for the 2018 Kia Optima, built from real salvage yard and junkyard listings with condition grade and fitment detail.
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Part overview
About the 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper
A used 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper costs between $20 and $188, with a median of $50 from 932 salvage yard listings.
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 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper costs $20 to $188, with a median asking price of $50. Based on 932 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2016–2020 (5 model years), updated Aug 28, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$50
Grade B (good)$40
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$188738 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$182100 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$654 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$15090 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$188 | 738 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$182 | 100 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$65 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$150 | 90 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$50
Grade B$40
Grade C$65
Ungraded$45
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$188 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper replacement cost?
- Used part
- $50
- 2018 Kia Optima 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant
front, 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 12.60" diameter rotor, RH36 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$45$25 – $153
front, 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 12.60" diameter rotor, LH35 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$45$29 – $153
rear, 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), w/o electric parking brake; LH35 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$40$25 – $40
rear, 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), w/o electric parking brake; RH34 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$40$30 – $40
rear, 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), electric parking brake, LH31 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$50$25 – $182
rear, 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), electric parking brake, RH31 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$50$25 – $182
rear, 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), w/o electric parking brake; RH29 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$75$35 – $178
rear, 2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), w/o electric parking brake; RH29 listingsInterchange 2016–2017$75$35 – $178
front, 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), LH28 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$40$30 – $70
front, 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 12.00" diameter rotor, LH28 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$40$30 – $70
rear, 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), w/o electric parking brake; LH28 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$75$35 – $178
rear, 2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), w/o electric parking brake; LH28 listingsInterchange 2016–2019$75$35 – $178
front, 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), Korea built (VIN K, 1st digit), RH27 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$40$30 – $70
front, 2.4L (VIN 3, 8th digit), US built (VIN 5, 1st digit), 12.00" diameter rotor, RH27 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$40$30 – $70
rear, 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), w/o electric parking brake; LH23 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$74$40 – $186
rear, 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), w/o electric parking brake; RH19 listingsInterchange 2016–2018$75$35 – $186
rear, 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), electric parking brake, RH15 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$75$40 – $182
rear, 2.0L, VIN 2 (8th digit, turbo), electric parking brake, LH13 listingsInterchange 2016–2020$69$45 – $182
rear, 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), electric parking brake, LH12 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$100$20 – $150
rear, 2.0L, VIN C (8th digit, hybrid), electric parking brake, RH12 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$100$20 – $150
rear, 2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), electric parking brake, LH12 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$100$20 – $150
rear, 2.0L, VIN E (8th digit, hybrid), electric parking brake, RH12 listingsInterchange 2017–2020$100$20 – $150
Year-specific context
How does the 2018 Kia Optima compare?
The 2018 guide is based on 1,520 observed listings, including 932 with posted prices. Its $50 median is 0% above the Kia Optima guide's $50 median.
Among the 6 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #4 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020. Shopping across all 5 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Compare model years
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Common questions
2018 Kia Optima brake caliper FAQ
How much is a used 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper?
Based on 932 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper lists between $20 and $188, with a median asking price of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper?
Using a used part, a 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper replacement typically runs $145–$350 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this year 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.
Will a 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper fit another year?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper also appear under model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
How much is a 2018 Kia Optima disc brake caliper?
A disc brake caliper is another name for a brake caliper. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Kia Optima brake caliper — median $50, from 932 listings.