Acura ILX master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $83
- High
- $235
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura ILX master cylinder?
Asking prices from 77 salvage yards in 11 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 Acura ILX master cylinder
What the master cylinder does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used master cylinder price guide →
Also known asBrake Master Cylinder
Price summary
A used Acura ILX master cylinder costs $25 to $235, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 292 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (11 model years), updated Oct 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$99
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$235236 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$16136 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$12520 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$235 | 236 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$161 | 36 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$125 | 20 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$99
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$235 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura ILX master cylinder is listed
We found priced Acura ILX master cylinder listings at 77 salvage yards across 11 states. California supplies the most, with 73 listings (25% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $33, while Michigan yards ask $130, 294% 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 | 73 | 22 | $51-32% |
| Indiana | 48 | 4 | $33-56% |
| Illinois | 30 | 7 | $123+64% |
| Michigan | 30 | 9 | $130+73% |
| Texas | 30 | 10 | $99+32% |
| Florida | 29 | 10 | $99+32% |
| Wisconsin | 24 | 7 | $48-36% |
| Arizona | 16 | 3 | $51-32% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $75 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura ILX master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Acura ILX median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$525
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for master cylinder replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full master cylinder replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Acura ILX master cylinder cost by year?
202250 listingsFits 7 years$51$35 – $125202150 listingsFits 7 years$51$35 – $125202050 listingsFits 7 years$75$25 – $235201950 listingsFits 7 years$75$25 – $235201850 listingsFits 7 years$99$40 – $203201750 listingsFits 7 years$99$38 – $177201650 listingsFits 7 years$75$25 – $235201559 listingsFits 4 years$51$40 – $100
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura ILX master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura ILX master cylinder are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 1.5L (Hybrid), lists at a $51 median, while 2.4L commands $100, a 96% 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 $51, while 2017 tops the table at $99. Parts from 2012–2015 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura ILX sits 15% above the Ford Mustang ($65), 17% above the Honda Civic ($64), and 15% above the Mercedes E Class ($65) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used master cylinder: what to check
- Inspect rear piston seal for fluid leaks: Check the rear mounting flange for wet fluid leakage that damages power brake booster rubber diaphragms.
- Verify reservoir clarity and mounting grommets: Inspect the plastic fluid reservoir for sun-embrittled walls, cracks, or hardened rubber mounting grommets.
- Check brake line port thread types: Verify whether hydraulic output ports use metric bubble flares or inverted flare threads before connecting brake lines.
- Confirm fluid level sensor plug condition: Check the fluid level float switch connector for corrosion or broken locking tabs to avoid low-fluid dash warnings.
- Bench bleed before vehicle installation: Purge trapped air from internal piston chambers using a bench bleed kit before attaching vehicle brake lines.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Acura ILX parts are priced?
01wide ±183%
Transmission Control Module
$109median
$35$435
02wide ±176%
Car Radio
$131median
$40$500
03wide ±90%
Quarter Panel
$400median
$195$912
04wide ±103%
Front Seat
$175median
$81$440
05wide ±167%
Engine Computer
$138median
$40$500
06wide ±264%
Wheels
$183median
$34$1,000
07wide ±110%
Tail Light
$199median
$70$507
08wide ±196%
Brake Caliper
$50median
$20$216
09wide ±225%
Rear View Mirror
$85median
$15$398
10wide ±161%
Axle Shaft
$90median
$25$315
11wide ±161%
Side Mirror
$175median
$50$615
12wide ±136%
ABS Module
$196median
$60$595
Price comparisons
Compare Acura ILX master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsAcuraILX
Mustang$65
ILX$75
$10 diff2,426 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsAcuraILX
Civic$64
ILX$75
$11 diff2,148 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsAcuraILX
Class$65
ILX$75
$10 diff2,077 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraILX
Elantra$99
ILX$75
$24 diff2,058 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsAcuraILX
Titan$245
ILX$75
$170 diff1,691 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsAcuraILX
Class$87
ILX$75
$12 diff1,511 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±152%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$335
Acurawide ±267%
Acura MDX
$99median
$25$554
Acurawide ±138%
Acura RDX
$99median
$25$299
Acurawide ±244%
Acura TLX
$100median
$25$513
Audiwide ±213%
Audi A4
$51median
$30$247
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A6
$99median
$40$232
Audiwide ±65%
Audi Q3
$76median
$51$150
Audiwide ±95%
Audi Q5
$76median
$35$180
Audiwide ±138%
Audi Q7
$100median
$30$305
BMWwide ±179%
BMW 330i
$65median
$19$252
BMWwide ±159%
BMW 530i
$75median
$30$268
BMWwide ±280%
BMW M3
$100median
$19$578
Common questions
Acura ILX master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Acura ILX?
The median asking price is $75 across 292 priced listings from 77 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura ILX master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Acura ILX master cylinder replacement typically runs $220–$525 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $75, and independent-shop labor for master cylinder replacement typically takes 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$450). The labor figure does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Acura ILX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Acura ILX master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura ILX master cylinder fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 11 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.