Mazda 3 brake caliper price snapshot
- Low
- $14
- Average
- $103
- High
- $429
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mazda 3 brake caliper?
Asking prices from 365 salvage yards in 42 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
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Part overview
About the Mazda 3 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 Mazda 3 brake caliper costs $14 to $429, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 2,061 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2025 (12 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$85
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$40
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$14–$4291,585 listings
Grade BStandard used$20–$343231 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$658 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$300237 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $14–$429 | 1,585 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $20–$343 | 231 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$65 | 8 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$300 | 237 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$85
Grade B$75
Grade C$40
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $14–$429 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mazda 3 brake caliper is listed
We found priced Mazda 3 brake caliper listings at 365 salvage yards across 42 states. California supplies the most, with 294 listings (10% of the total) from 29 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $71, while Florida yards ask $162, 128% 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 | 294 | 29 | $75 |
| Florida | 264 | 35 | $162+116% |
| Indiana | 188 | 9 | $75 |
| Michigan | 188 | 26 | $107+43% |
| Wisconsin | 183 | 12 | $75 |
| Arizona | 142 | 14 | $71-5% |
| Texas | 129 | 18 | $75 |
| Illinois | 125 | 13 | $75 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mazda 3 brake caliper replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Mazda 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$375
- 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
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2026)
front, high performance brakes (opt 5JL), RH
3 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$200$90 – $300rear, high performance brakes (opt 5JL), LH
2 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$75$66 – $75rear, high performance brakes (opt 5JL), RH
2 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$220$66 – $220front, high performance brakes (opt 5JL), LH
1 listingsInterchange 2021–2023$90$90 – $90Model-year comparison
What does a Mazda 3 brake caliper cost by year?
2026218 listingsFits 8 years$82$50 – $300202522 listings$75$75 – $200202448 listings$237$25 – $3002023295 listingsFits 6 years$93$15 – $3102022278 listingsFits 6 years$75$20 – $3102021493 listingsFits 8 years$160$25 – $4292020270 listingsFits 6 years$97$15 – $3102019280 listingsFits 6 years$75$20 – $310201887 listingsFits 5 years$75$35 – $1072017500 listingsFits 8 years$60$14 – $3002016300 listingsFits 8 years$46$25 – $325201578 listingsFits 8 years$60$25 – $249
Market analysis
How much does a used Mazda 3 brake caliper cost?
Asking prices for a used Mazda 3 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 113% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $85.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, front, w/o high performance brakes; LH, lists at a $71 median, while rear, high performance brakes (opt 5JL), RH commands $220, a 210% 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 $46, while 2024 tops the table at $237. Parts from 2014–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mazda 3 sits 73% below the Mercedes S Class ($280), 75% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($297), and 7% 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 Mazda 3 parts are priced?
01wide ±202%
Tail Light
$195median
$34$821
02wide ±206%
Axle Shaft
$96median
$28$424
03wide ±179%
Side Mirror
$157median
$30$593
04wide ±225%
Wheels
$178median
$30$830
05wide ±253%
Transmission
$560median
$116$2,947
06wide ±115%
Headlight Assembly
$950median
$147$2,325
07wide ±235%
Grille
$184median
$29$895
08wide ±110%
Fender
$198median
$65$500
09wide ±222%
Engine
$1,008median
$174$4,650
10wide ±227%
Alternator
$88median
$25$425
11wide ±162%
Strut
$100median
$30$354
12wide ±243%
Starter
$74median
$25$385
Price comparisons
Compare Mazda 3 brake caliper prices
Brake Calipercompare
MercedesSClassvsMazda3
Class$280
3$75
$205 diff19,000 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesGLEClassvsMazda3
Class$297
3$75
$222 diff14,720 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesEClassvsMazda3
Class$125
3$75
$50 diff12,273 listings
Brake CalipercompareChevyCamarovsMazda3
Camaro$239
3$75
$164 diff10,154 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesCClassvsMazda3
Class$165
3$75
$90 diff7,877 listings
Brake CalipercompareDodgeChargervsMazda3
Charger$100
3$75
$25 diff7,772 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
Audiwide ±280%
Audi Q5
$110median
$20$637
Audiwide ±260%
Audi Q7
$193median
$35$1,037
Mazdawide ±279%
Mazda CX5
$75median
$20$439
Mazdawide ±111%
Mazda Miata
$128median
$25$310
Common questions
Mazda 3 brake caliper FAQ
How much is a used brake caliper for a Mazda 3?
The median asking price is $75 across 2,061 priced listings from 365 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $85. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $46.
How much does it cost to replace a Mazda 3 brake caliper?
Using a used part, a Mazda 3 brake caliper replacement typically runs $170–$375 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this model lists at $75, 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 Mazda 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2026, 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 Mazda 3 brake caliper years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mazda 3 brake caliper fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.