Used Mini Cooper brake caliper from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Mini Cooper brake caliper?

Asking prices from 301 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 29, 2026
Strong coverage2,677 priced of 3,845 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Mini Cooper 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 Mini Cooper brake caliper costs $20 to $392, with a median asking price of $74. Based on 2,677 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (18 model years), updated Oct 29, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$82
Grade B (good)$50
Grade C (fair)$65

Mini Cooper brake caliper price snapshot

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Low
$20
Average
$97
High
$392
3,845 listings observed · 2,677 pricedUpdated 6h ago· How we price·

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Condition comparison

Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$20–$3922,365 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$29071 listings
Grade CVisible wear$25–$7540 listings
Grade XUngraded$20–$100201 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$392 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Mini Cooper brake caliper is listed

We found priced Mini Cooper brake caliper listings at 301 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 708 listings (8% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $30, while Georgia yards ask $188, 527% 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
California70816$50-32%
Pennsylvania60416$85+15%
Florida51919$75+1%
North Carolina47614$110+49%
Tennessee44412$90+22%
Georgia4159$188+154%
Michigan36816$129+74%
Indiana34010$30-59%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $74 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Mini Cooper brake caliper replacement cost?

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Used part
$74
Mini Cooper 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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2025)

Model-year comparison

What does a Mini Cooper brake caliper cost by year?

$45$94$144$193$243201520172018201920202021202220232025
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Mini Cooper brake caliper cost?

Asking prices for a used Mini Cooper 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 26% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $82.

Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Non-Interchange search using Mini Cooper and similar models, lists at a $231 median, while Non-Interchange search using only Mini Cooper commands $249, a 8% 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 $50, while 2025 tops the table at $231. Parts from 2007–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 14 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Mini Cooper sits 74% below the Mercedes S Class ($280), 75% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($297), and 6% 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

  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 Mini Cooper?

The median asking price is $74 across 2,677 priced listings from 301 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $82. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.

How much does it cost to replace a Mini Cooper brake caliper?

Using a used part, a Mini Cooper brake caliper replacement typically runs $170–$375 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this model lists at $74, 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 Mini Cooper model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Mini Cooper brake caliper years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Mini Cooper brake caliper fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025. 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.

Used Mini Cooper Brake Caliper Cost — From $20 to $392