Buick Encore GX master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $103
- High
- $300
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Buick Encore GX master cylinder?
Asking prices from 10 salvage yards in 6 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Buick Encore GX 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 GX master cylinder costs $35 to $300, with a median asking price of $75. Based on 24 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$30018 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$906 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$300 | 18 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$90 | 6 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$300 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Buick Encore GX master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $75
- Buick Encore GX 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 GX master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Buick Encore GX master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Buick Encore GX 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.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $45, while 2025 tops the table at $193. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Encore GX 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 Buick Encore GX parts are priced?
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Transmission Control Module
$110median
$25$405
02wide ±124%
Tail Light
$170median
$30$450
03wide ±161%
Car Radio
$136median
$35$474
04wide ±201%
Air Bag
$175median
$40$743
05wide ±127%
Side Mirror
$195median
$50$545
06wide ±181%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$25$423
07wide ±146%
Center Console
$115median
$40$375
08wide ±73%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$822median
$356$1,551
09wide ±102%
Grille
$295median
$75$675
10wide ±188%
Wheels
$190median
$44$757
11wide ±217%
Fog Light
$109median
$27$500
12wide ±159%
Front Seat
$181median
$75$651
Price comparisons
Compare Buick Encore GX master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsBuickEncoreGX
Mustang$65
GX$75
$10 diff2,158 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsBuickEncoreGX
Civic$64
GX$75
$11 diff1,880 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsBuickEncoreGX
Class$65
GX$75
$10 diff1,809 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsBuickEncoreGX
Elantra$99
GX$75
$24 diff1,790 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsBuickEncoreGX
Titan$245
GX$75
$170 diff1,423 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsBuickEncoreGX
Class$87
GX$75
$12 diff1,243 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 ±188%
Buick Encore
$76median
$20$305
Buickwide ±111%
Buick Envision
$76median
$35$203
Buickwide ±157%
Buick Regal
$99median
$20$331
Common questions
Buick Encore GX master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Buick Encore GX?
The median asking price is $75 across 24 priced listings from 10 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $45.
How much does it cost to replace a Buick Encore GX master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Buick Encore GX 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 Buick Encore GX model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Buick Encore GX master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Encore GX master cylinder fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.