Audi Q3 master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $51
- Average
- $86
- High
- $150
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Audi Q3 master cylinder?
Asking prices from 108 salvage yards in 25 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 Audi Q3 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 Audi Q3 master cylinder costs $51 to $150, with a median asking price of $76. Based on 331 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2006–2025 (20 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$76
Grade B (good)$99
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$51–$150194 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$129123 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$7814 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $51–$150 | 194 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$129 | 123 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$78 | 14 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$76
Grade B$99
Ungraded$76
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $51–$150 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Audi Q3 master cylinder is listed
We found priced Audi Q3 master cylinder listings at 108 salvage yards across 25 states. California supplies the most, with 90 listings (20% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $71, while North Carolina yards ask $99, 39% 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 | 90 | 14 | $81+7% |
| Arizona | 61 | 6 | $71-7% |
| Texas | 61 | 18 | $99+30% |
| Florida | 57 | 16 | $99+30% |
| Georgia | 45 | 13 | $99+30% |
| Utah | 18 | 3 | $74-3% |
| Alabama | 14 | 3 | $76 |
| North Carolina | 14 | 6 | $99+30% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $76 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Audi Q3 master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $76
- Audi Q3 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
Non-Interchange search using Audi Q3 and similar models
4 listings$76$76 – $125Non-Interchange search using only Audi Q3
4 listings$76$76 – $125Model-year comparison
What does a Audi Q3 master cylinder cost by year?
202524 listings$76$76 – $125202450 listingsFits 6 years$76$70 – $105202350 listingsFits 6 years$76$70 – $105202250 listingsFits 6 years$86$56 – $150202150 listingsFits 6 years$76$70 – $105202050 listingsFits 6 years$76$70 – $105201950 listingsFits 6 years$86$56 – $150201850 listingsFits 13 years$99$60 – $135201750 listingsFits 11 years$60$51 – $125201650 listingsFits 2 years$86$51 – $128201538 listingsFits 2 years$77$61 – $125
Market analysis
How much does a used Audi Q3 master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Audi Q3 master cylinder sit in a fairly tight band around the $76 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $60, while 2018 tops the table at $99. Parts from 2008–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Audi Q3 sits 17% above the Ford Mustang ($65), 19% above the Honda Civic ($64), and 17% 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 Audi Q3 parts are priced?
01wide ±220%
Transmission Control Module
$106median
$23$490
02wide ±214%
Air Bag
$200median
$45$900
03wide ±247%
Side Mirror
$272median
$48$1,393
04wide ±145%
Car Radio
$225median
$65$719
05wide ±134%
Axle Shaft
$116median
$39$350
06wide ±212%
Wheels
$224median
$45$995
07wide ±91%
Tail Light
$245median
$100$547
08wide ±119%
Headlight Assembly
$1,200median
$425$3,290
09wide ±101%
Steering Wheel
$200median
$44$449
10wide ±107%
Front Seat
$221median
$85$556
11wide ±281%
Brake Caliper
$85median
$15$493
12wide ±191%
Transmission
$301median
$83$1,232
Price comparisons
Compare Audi Q3 master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsAudiQ3
Mustang$65
Q3$76
$11 diff2,465 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsAudiQ3
Civic$64
Q3$76
$12 diff2,187 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsAudiQ3
Class$65
Q3$76
$11 diff2,116 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsAudiQ3
Elantra$99
Q3$76
$23 diff2,097 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsAudiQ3
Titan$245
Q3$76
$169 diff1,730 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsAudiQ3
Class$87
Q3$76
$11 diff1,550 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
Acurawide ±244%
Acura TLX
$100median
$25$513
Audiwide ±213%
Audi A4
$51median
$30$247
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A6
$99median
$40$232
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
Audi Q3 master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Audi Q3?
The median asking price is $76 across 331 priced listings from 108 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $76. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $60.
How much does it cost to replace a Audi Q3 master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Audi Q3 master cylinder replacement typically runs $220–$525 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $76, 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 Audi Q3 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 Audi Q3 master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Audi Q3 master cylinder fitments across 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 20 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.