Acura MDX master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $144
- High
- $554
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura MDX master cylinder?
Asking prices from 87 salvage yards in 22 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Acura MDX 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 MDX master cylinder costs $25 to $554, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 540 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$554379 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$206136 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$504 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$29921 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$554 | 379 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $35–$206 | 136 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$299 | 21 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$99
Grade C$50
Ungraded$66
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$554 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura MDX master cylinder is listed
We found priced Acura MDX master cylinder listings at 87 salvage yards across 22 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 84 listings (15% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $51, while New Jersey yards ask $200, 292% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 84 | 6 | $51-48% |
| Michigan | 74 | 5 | $75-24% |
| Florida | 55 | 13 | $99 |
| New York | 50 | 8 | $99 |
| Arizona | 49 | 6 | $60-39% |
| Texas | 38 | 5 | $190+92% |
| New Jersey | 37 | 6 | $200+102% |
| Indiana | 32 | 3 | $163+65% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura MDX master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Acura MDX median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $245–$550
- 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 MDX master cylinder cost by year?
202512 listingsFits 4 years$75$51 – $177202481 listingsFits 4 years$75$25 – $550202352 listingsFits 4 years$182$40 – $554202281 listingsFits 4 years$99$35 – $554202090 listingsFits 10 years$99$25 – $324201991 listingsFits 8 years$99$40 – $324201827 listingsFits 7 years$85$66 – $218201790 listingsFits 11 years$99$25 – $324201650 listingsFits 10 years$60$50 – $331201550 listingsFits 9 years$190$65 – $190
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura MDX master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura MDX master cylinder 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 98% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $60, while 2015 tops the table at $190. Parts from 2013–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura MDX sits 60% below the Nissan Titan ($250), 52% above the Ford Mustang ($65), and 55% above the Honda Civic ($64) 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 MDX parts are priced?
01wide ±232%
Transmission Control Module
$111median
$30$544
02wide ±290%
Car Radio
$203median
$35$1,212
03wide ±233%
Strut
$195median
$40$950
04wide ±274%
Air Bag
$225median
$41$1,275
05wide ±128%
Front Seat
$241median
$75$694
06wide ±208%
Axle Shaft
$138median
$35$608
07wide ±100%
Side Mirror
$454median
$166$1,074
08wide ±177%
Wheels
$199median
$35$739
09wide ±190%
ABS Module
$185median
$47$749
10wide ±219%
Engine Computer
$135median
$35$625
11wide ±193%
Center Console
$131median
$40$545
12wide ±177%
Steering Rack
$815median
$137$3,024
Price comparisons
Compare Acura MDX master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsAcuraMDX
Titan$250
MDX$99
$151 diff2,839 listings
Master CylindercompareFordMustangvsAcuraMDX
Mustang$65
MDX$99
$34 diff2,674 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsAcuraMDX
Civic$64
MDX$99
$35 diff2,396 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsAcuraMDX
Class$65
MDX$99
$34 diff2,325 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraMDX
Elantra$99
MDX$99
$0 diff2,306 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsAcuraMDX
Class$87
MDX$99
$12 diff1,759 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±140%
Acura ILX
$75median
$25$235
Acurawide ±152%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$335
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 MDX master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Acura MDX?
The median asking price is $99 across 540 priced listings from 87 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $60.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura MDX master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Acura MDX master cylinder replacement typically runs $245–$550 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $99, 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 MDX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Acura MDX master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura MDX master cylinder fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.