Buick Encore master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $116
- High
- $305
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore master cylinder?
Asking prices from 99 salvage yards in 22 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 Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore master cylinder costs $20 to $305, with a median asking price of $76. Based on 472 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2022 (11 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$85
Grade B (good)$76
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$305350 listings
Grade BStandard used$20–$30582 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$15040 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$305 | 350 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $20–$305 | 82 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$150 | 40 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$85
Grade B$76
Ungraded$55
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$305 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Buick Encore master cylinder is listed
We found priced Buick Encore master cylinder listings at 99 salvage yards across 22 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 133 listings (28% of the total) from 7 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $60, while Florida yards ask $238, 297% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 133 | 7 | $60-21% |
| California | 61 | 12 | $137+80% |
| Florida | 55 | 9 | $238+213% |
| Texas | 55 | 15 | $76 |
| Colorado | 37 | 6 | $76 |
| Georgia | 20 | 11 | $105+38% |
| New Mexico | 16 | 2 | $76 |
| Utah | 12 | 3 | $76 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $76 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $76
- Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore master cylinder cost by year?
202250 listingsFits 6 years$99$20 – $2452021100 listingsFits 11 years$76$35 – $305202050 listingsFits 9 years$238$20 – $2382019100 listingsFits 11 years$76$25 – $3052018100 listingsFits 11 years$76$25 – $305201796 listingsFits 11 years$100$25 – $2942016100 listingsFits 11 years$76$35 – $305201550 listingsFits 9 years$238$20 – $238
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore 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 12% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $85.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, VIN M (8th digit, opt LE2), lists at a $76 median, while VIN B (8th digit, opt LUV) commands $190, a 150% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $76, while 2015 tops the table at $238. Parts from 2012–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore parts are priced?
01wide ±252%
Transmission Control Module
$103median
$20$539
02wide ±196%
Air Bag
$125median
$23$512
03wide ±171%
Axle Shaft
$85median
$25$315
04wide ±206%
Car Radio
$99median
$30$437
05wide ±203%
Side Mirror
$95median
$25$410
06wide ±150%
Wheels
$100median
$40$339
07wide ±137%
Steering Wheel
$128median
$30$381
08wide ±151%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$400median
$114$1,320
09wide ±111%
Front Seat
$150median
$50$382
10wide ±138%
Fuel Tank
$125median
$40$384
11wide ±197%
Strut
$75median
$25$320
12wide ±241%
Transmission
$353median
$100$1,800
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsBuickEncore
Mustang$65
Encore$76
$11 diff2,606 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsBuickEncore
Civic$64
Encore$76
$12 diff2,328 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsBuickEncore
Class$65
Encore$76
$11 diff2,257 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsBuickEncore
Elantra$99
Encore$76
$23 diff2,238 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsBuickEncore
Titan$245
Encore$76
$169 diff1,871 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsBuickEncore
Class$87
Encore$76
$11 diff1,691 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 ±65%
Audi Q3
$76median
$51$150
Buickwide ±163%
Buick Enclave
$137median
$40$486
Buickwide ±177%
Buick Encore GX
$75median
$35$300
Buickwide ±111%
Buick Envision
$76median
$35$203
Buickwide ±157%
Buick Regal
$99median
$20$331
Common questions
Buick Encore master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Buick Encore?
The median asking price is $76 across 472 priced listings from 99 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $85. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $76.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore 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 Buick Encore master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore 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.