Tesla Model S brake caliper price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $210
- High
- $522
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model S brake caliper?
Asking prices from 59 salvage yards in 20 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
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model S 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 Tesla Model S brake caliper costs $45 to $522, with a median asking price of $215. Based on 536 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$221
Grade B (good)$257
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$522400 listings
Grade BStandard used$90–$37442 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$35094 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$522 | 400 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $90–$374 | 42 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$350 | 94 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$221
Grade B$257
Ungraded$149
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$522 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model S brake caliper is listed
We found priced Tesla Model S brake caliper listings at 59 salvage yards across 20 states. Florida supplies the most, with 156 listings (18% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $124, while North Carolina yards ask $304, 145% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 156 | 6 | $301+40% |
| California | 116 | 11 | $124-42% |
| South Carolina | 100 | 3 | $224+4% |
| North Carolina | 92 | 4 | $304+41% |
| Michigan | 92 | 10 | $189-12% |
| Georgia | 52 | 1 | $295+37% |
| Kentucky | 52 | 3 | $285+33% |
| Indiana | 40 | 4 | $172-20% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $215 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model S brake caliper replacement cost?
- Used part
- $215
- Tesla Model S median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $310–$515
- 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 Tesla Model S brake caliper cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model S brake caliper cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model S 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.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2023 tops the table at $340. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model S sits 23% below the Mercedes S Class ($280), 28% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($297), and 207% 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.
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What other Tesla Model S parts are priced?
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$218median
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02wide ±193%
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03wide ±168%
Air Bag
$216median
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04wide ±81%
Tail Light
$250median
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05wide ±98%
Strut
$321median
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06wide ±138%
Door Assembly
$600median
$195$1,850
07wide ±111%
Headlight Assembly
$495median
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08wide ±99%
Axle Shaft
$250median
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09wide ±85%
Fender
$502median
$200$1,058
10wide ±120%
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$299median
$75$792
11wide ±178%
Center Console
$225median
$50$850
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Steering Column
$243median
$45$504
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model S brake caliper prices
Brake Calipercompare
MercedesSClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$280
S$215
$65 diff17,475 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesGLEClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$297
S$215
$82 diff13,195 listings
Brake CalipercompareFordExplorervsTeslaModelS
Explorer$70
S$215
$145 diff10,912 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesEClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$125
S$215
$90 diff10,748 listings
Brake CalipercompareChevyCamarovsTeslaModelS
Camaro$246
S$215
$31 diff7,824 listings
Brake CalipercompareMercedesCClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$165
S$215
$50 diff6,352 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
Teslawide ±138%
Tesla Model 3
$150median
$35$448
Teslawide ±76%
Tesla Model X
$262median
$100$500
Teslawide ±108%
Tesla Model Y
$144median
$40$350
Common questions
Tesla Model S brake caliper FAQ
How much is a used brake caliper for a Tesla Model S?
The median asking price is $215 across 536 priced listings from 59 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $221. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model S brake caliper?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model S brake caliper replacement typically runs $310–$515 all-in: the median used brake caliper for this model lists at $215, 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 Tesla Model S 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 Tesla Model S brake caliper years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model S brake caliper fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.