Acura TLX master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $145
- High
- $513
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Acura TLX master cylinder?
Asking prices from 120 salvage yards in 34 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 TLX 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 TLX master cylinder costs $25 to $513, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 536 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$130
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$513411 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$33198 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$506 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$12521 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$513 | 411 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$331 | 98 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$125 | 21 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$130
Grade C$50
Ungraded$72
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$513 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Acura TLX master cylinder is listed
We found priced Acura TLX master cylinder listings at 120 salvage yards across 34 states. California supplies the most, with 104 listings (13% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $51, while Florida yards ask $231, 353% 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 | 104 | 14 | $100 |
| Illinois | 101 | 8 | $51-49% |
| Pennsylvania | 73 | 5 | $161+61% |
| Rhode Island | 68 | 4 | $51-49% |
| Texas | 58 | 9 | $76-24% |
| Florida | 58 | 9 | $231+131% |
| Arizona | 49 | 6 | $60-40% |
| Kansas | 46 | 1 | $51-49% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Acura TLX master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Acura TLX 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 TLX master cylinder cost by year?
20256 listings$76$76 – $76202430 listings$234$75 – $386202384 listingsFits 3 years$100$35 – $5132022100 listingsFits 3 years$213$35 – $513202191 listingsFits 3 years$99$35 – $513202050 listingsFits 10 years$100$30 – $160201950 listingsFits 8 years$190$65 – $190201850 listingsFits 11 years$51$25 – $193201736 listingsFits 10 years$51$25 – $193201650 listingsFits 9 years$60$50 – $331201550 listingsFits 11 years$51$25 – $193
Market analysis
How much does a used Acura TLX master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Acura TLX 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 100% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $51, while 2024 tops the table at $234. Parts from 2013–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Acura TLX sits 54% above the Ford Mustang ($65), 56% above the Honda Civic ($64), and 54% 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 TLX parts are priced?
01wide ±212%
Transmission Control Module
$101median
$25$454
02wide ±275%
Car Radio
$167median
$30$949
03wide ±92%
Quarter Panel
$595median
$231$1,324
04wide ±208%
Engine Computer
$125median
$33$553
05wide ±257%
Air Bag
$250median
$50$1,337
06wide ±231%
Axle Shaft
$102median
$30$502
07wide ±176%
Wheels
$212median
$50$795
08wide ±186%
ABS Module
$192median
$34$750
09wide ±123%
Side Mirror
$300median
$85$820
10wide ±193%
Front Seat
$206median
$56$850
11wide ±213%
Strut
$125median
$25$558
12wide ±103%
Tail Light
$275median
$80$645
Price comparisons
Compare Acura TLX master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsAcuraTLX
Mustang$65
TLX$100
$35 diff2,670 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsAcuraTLX
Civic$64
TLX$100
$36 diff2,392 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsAcuraTLX
Class$65
TLX$100
$35 diff2,321 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsAcuraTLX
Elantra$99
TLX$100
$1 diff2,302 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsAcuraTLX
Titan$245
TLX$100
$145 diff1,935 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsAcuraTLX
Class$87
TLX$100
$13 diff1,755 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 ±267%
Acura MDX
$99median
$25$554
Acurawide ±138%
Acura RDX
$99median
$25$299
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 TLX master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Acura TLX?
The median asking price is $100 across 536 priced listings from 120 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
How much does it cost to replace a Acura TLX master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Acura TLX master cylinder replacement typically runs $245–$550 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $100, 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 TLX 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 Acura TLX master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Acura TLX 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.