Used Buick Regal master cylinder from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Buick Regal master cylinder?

Asking prices from 104 salvage yards in 26 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 15, 2026
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Part overview

About the Buick Regal 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 Regal master cylinder costs $20 to $331, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 212 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2020 (10 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$40

Buick Regal master cylinder price snapshot

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Low
$20
Average
$111
High
$331
297 listings observed · 212 priced14d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$20–$305164 listings
Grade BStandard used$35–$33139 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$401 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$858 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$331 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Buick Regal master cylinder is listed

We found priced Buick Regal master cylinder listings at 104 salvage yards across 26 states. California supplies the most, with 38 listings (18% of the total) from 9 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $76, while Michigan yards ask $134, 76% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California389$107+8%
Florida367$99
Texas2815$76-23%
Michigan1811$134+35%
Georgia169$85-14%
North Carolina139$85-14%
Illinois106$99

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Buick Regal master cylinder replacement cost?

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Used part
$99
Buick Regal 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

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Model-year comparison

What does a Buick Regal master cylinder cost by year?

$36$65$93$122$150201520162017201820192020
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Buick Regal master cylinder cost?

Asking prices for a used Buick Regal 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 148% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $40, while 2017 tops the table at $143. Parts from 2011–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Buick Regal sits 52% above the Ford Mustang ($65), 55% above the Honda Civic ($64), and 52% 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

  1. Inspect rear piston seal for fluid leaks: Check the rear mounting flange for wet fluid leakage that damages power brake booster rubber diaphragms.
  2. Verify reservoir clarity and mounting grommets: Inspect the plastic fluid reservoir for sun-embrittled walls, cracks, or hardened rubber mounting grommets.
  3. Check brake line port thread types: Verify whether hydraulic output ports use metric bubble flares or inverted flare threads before connecting brake lines.
  4. 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.
  5. Bench bleed before vehicle installation: Purge trapped air from internal piston chambers using a bench bleed kit before attaching vehicle brake lines.

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How much is a used master cylinder for a Buick Regal?

The median asking price is $99 across 212 priced listings from 104 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $40.

How much does it cost to replace a Buick Regal master cylinder?

Using a used part, a Buick Regal 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 Buick Regal model years does this price guide cover?

This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Buick Regal master cylinder years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Buick Regal master cylinder fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Buick Regal Master Cylinder Cost — From $20 to $331