Ram 3500 brake caliper price snapshot
- Low
- $18
- Average
- $118
- High
- $439
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Ram 3500 brake caliper?
Asking prices from 211 salvage yards in 39 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 Ram 3500 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 Ram 3500 brake caliper costs $18 to $439, with a median asking price of $82. Based on 1,923 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2026 (18 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$82
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$65
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$4391,166 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$310461 listings
Grade CVisible wear$30–$32099 listings
Grade XUngraded$18–$200197 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$439 | 1,166 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$310 | 461 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $30–$320 | 99 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $18–$200 | 197 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$82
Grade B$100
Grade C$65
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $18–$439 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Ram 3500 brake caliper is listed
We found priced Ram 3500 brake caliper listings at 211 salvage yards across 39 states. South Carolina supplies the most, with 401 listings (21% of the total) from 1 yard. Location matters: yards in South Carolina ask a median $45, while Indiana yards ask $193, 329% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 401 | 1 | $45-45% |
| Michigan | 187 | 20 | $50-39% |
| Texas | 151 | 23 | $125+52% |
| Florida | 134 | 12 | $75-9% |
| California | 115 | 12 | $50-39% |
| Wisconsin | 100 | 14 | $148+80% |
| Indiana | 75 | 11 | $193+135% |
| Arizona | 65 | 4 | $55-33% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $82 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Ram 3500 brake caliper replacement cost?
- Used part
- $82
- Ram 3500 median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $175–$380
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Ram 3500 brake caliper cost by year?
2025178 listingsFits 8 years$170$18 – $4392024381 listingsFits 8 years$150$18 – $4392023380 listingsFits 7 years$100$18 – $4392022380 listingsFits 7 years$100$18 – $439202187 listingsFits 8 years$50$30 – $4232020127 listingsFits 7 years$125$18 – $4392019380 listingsFits 7 years$100$18 – $4392018164 listingsFits 10 years$55$27 – $2492017108 listingsFits 10 years$60$30 – $2492016287 listingsFits 10 years$55$25 – $2492015297 listingsFits 10 years$60$25 – $320
Market analysis
How much does a used Ram 3500 brake caliper cost?
Asking prices for a used Ram 3500 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, front, RH, lists at a $60 median, while rear, DRW, 12" rear axle, LH commands $219, a 265% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2025 tops the table at $170. Parts from 2019–2026 are interchangeable, so if the 2021 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Ram 3500 sits 71% below the Mercedes S Class ($280), 72% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($297), and 17% 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 Ram 3500 parts are priced?
01wide ±171%
Transmission Control Module
$153median
$38$562
02wide ±286%
Wheels
$250median
$50$1,480
03wide ±195%
Drive Shaft
$431median
$98$1,776
04wide ±201%
Grille
$620median
$102$2,600
05wide ±236%
Front Seat
$211median
$50$1,048
06wide ±246%
Side Mirror
$334median
$59$1,700
07wide ±219%
Transfer Case
$1,005median
$200$4,592
08wide ±280%
Car Radio
$170median
$35$987
09wide ±123%
Quarter Panel
$511median
$185$1,437
10wide ±147%
Transmission
$3,444median
$830$10,945
11wide ±155%
Fuel Tank
$241median
$75$820
12wide ±107%
Door Assembly
$695median
$116$1,601
Price comparisons
Compare Ram 3500 brake caliper prices
Brake Calipercompare
MercedesSClassvsRam3500
Class$280
3500$82
$198 diff18,862 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesGLEClassvsRam3500
Class$297
3500$82
$215 diff14,582 listings
Brake CalipercompareFordExplorervsRam3500
Explorer$70
3500$82
$12 diff12,299 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesEClassvsRam3500
Class$125
3500$82
$43 diff12,135 listings
Brake CalipercompareChevyCamarovsRam3500
Camaro$246
3500$82
$164 diff9,211 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesCClassvsRam3500
Class$165
3500$82
$83 diff7,739 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
Ramwide ±292%
Ram 1500
$65median
$20$399
Ramwide ±200%
Ram 2500
$65median
$20$280
Common questions
Ram 3500 brake caliper FAQ
How much is a used brake caliper for a Ram 3500?
The median asking price is $82 across 1,923 priced listings from 211 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $82. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Ram 3500 brake caliper?
Using a used part, a Ram 3500 brake caliper replacement typically runs $175–$380 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this model lists at $82, 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 Ram 3500 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 Ram 3500 brake caliper years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Ram 3500 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.