Cadillac CTS master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $105
- High
- $268
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Cadillac CTS master cylinder?
Asking prices from 64 salvage yards in 8 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 Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS master cylinder costs $20 to $268, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 521 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2020 (9 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$20
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$20–$268469 listings
Grade BStandard used$30–$19034 listings
Grade CVisible wear$20–$201 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$6017 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$268 | 469 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $30–$190 | 34 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $20–$20 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$60 | 17 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$99
Grade C$20
Ungraded$25
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$268 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Cadillac CTS master cylinder is listed
We found priced Cadillac CTS master cylinder listings at 64 salvage yards across 8 states. Florida supplies the most, with 180 listings (35% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Wisconsin ask a median $45, while Texas yards ask $172, 282% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 180 | 16 | $99 |
| Illinois | 162 | 10 | $99 |
| Texas | 63 | 10 | $172+74% |
| Indiana | 40 | 6 | $51-48% |
| Michigan | 38 | 10 | $108+9% |
| Wisconsin | 22 | 6 | $45-55% |
| Georgia | 11 | 5 | $51-48% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Cadillac CTS master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Cadillac CTS master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Cadillac CTS 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 395% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 6.2L, lists at a $60 median, while 3.6L commands $172, a 187% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2019 tops the table at $172. Parts from 2012–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Cadillac CTS 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
- 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 Cadillac CTS parts are priced?
01wide ±193%
Transmission Control Module
$110median
$20$445
02wide ±236%
Brake Caliper
$70median
$20$350
03wide ±155%
Axle Shaft
$99median
$35$342
04wide ±205%
Car Radio
$171median
$30$731
05wide ±169%
Air Bag
$124median
$35$455
06wide ±120%
Steering Column
$156median
$60$435
07wide ±163%
Control Arm
$75median
$35$280
08wide ±136%
Wheels
$249median
$65$740
09wide ±180%
Side Mirror
$147median
$40$569
10wide ±282%
Grille
$166median
$28$963
11wide ±285%
AC Condenser
$100median
$30$600
12wide ±107%
Center Console
$156median
$40$375
Price comparisons
Compare Cadillac CTS master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsCadillacCTS
Mustang$65
CTS$99
$34 diff2,655 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsCadillacCTS
Civic$64
CTS$99
$35 diff2,377 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$65
CTS$99
$34 diff2,306 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsCadillacCTS
Elantra$99
CTS$99
$0 diff2,287 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsCadillacCTS
Titan$245
CTS$99
$146 diff1,920 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsCadillacCTS
Class$87
CTS$99
$12 diff1,740 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
Cadillacspread ±21%
Cadillac CT5
$85median
$55$91
Cadillacspread ±28%
Cadillac Escalade
$53median
$40$70
Cadillac
Cadillac XT4
$76median
$76$76
Cadillacwide ±60%
Cadillac XT5
$137median
$40$205
Common questions
Cadillac CTS master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Cadillac CTS?
The median asking price is $99 across 521 priced listings from 64 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Cadillac CTS master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Cadillac CTS 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 Cadillac CTS model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Cadillac CTS master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Cadillac CTS master cylinder fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 9 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.