Kia Forte master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $148
- High
- $190
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Kia Forte master cylinder?
Asking prices from 58 salvage yards in 15 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
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Part overview
About the Kia Forte 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 Kia Forte master cylinder costs $35 to $190, with a median asking price of $190. Based on 327 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2014–2024 (11 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$177
Grade B (good)$190
Grade C (fair)$59
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$190194 listings
Grade BStandard used$59–$190113 listings
Grade CVisible wear$59–$596 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$10014 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$190 | 194 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $59–$190 | 113 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $59–$59 | 6 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$100 | 14 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$177
Grade B$190
Grade C$59
Ungraded$51
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$190 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Kia Forte master cylinder is listed
We found priced Kia Forte master cylinder listings at 58 salvage yards across 15 states. Texas supplies the most, with 235 listings (48% of the total) from 6 yards. Location matters: yards in Pennsylvania ask a median $30, while Texas yards ask $190, 533% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 235 | 6 | $190 |
| Illinois | 76 | 8 | $68-64% |
| California | 41 | 17 | $61-68% |
| Georgia | 25 | 3 | $61-68% |
| Colorado | 25 | 1 | $56-71% |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | 3 | $30-84% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $190 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Kia Forte master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $190
- Kia Forte median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $335–$640
- 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 Kia Forte master cylinder cost by year?
202450 listingsFits 6 years$190$59 – $190202334 listingsFits 6 years$190$59 – $190202234 listingsFits 6 years$190$59 – $190202150 listingsFits 6 years$190$59 – $190202050 listingsFits 6 years$190$59 – $190201950 listingsFits 6 years$190$59 – $190201850 listingsFits 5 years$99$45 – $180201750 listingsFits 5 years$100$44 – $166201650 listingsFits 5 years$177$35 – $190201550 listingsFits 5 years$99$45 – $177
Market analysis
How much does a used Kia Forte master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Kia Forte master cylinder are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 5 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 200% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $177.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $99, while 2019 tops the table at $190. Parts from 2014–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Kia Forte sits 24% below the Nissan Titan ($250), 192% above the Ford Mustang ($65), and 197% above the Honda Civic ($64) 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 Kia Forte parts are priced?
01wide ±153%
Side Mirror
$145median
$30$474
02wide ±225%
Tail Light
$150median
$25$699
03wide ±156%
Grille
$140median
$29$465
04wide ±205%
Axle Shaft
$106median
$25$460
05wide ±213%
Wheels
$145median
$25$644
06wide ±289%
Transmission
$451median
$95$2,700
07wide ±214%
Headlight Assembly
$425median
$95$1,911
08wide ±82%
Engine
$2,200median
$1,090$4,706
09wide ±184%
Starter
$77median
$25$309
10wide ±240%
Alternator
$75median
$30$390
11wide ±160%
Radiator
$130median
$40$455
12wide ±136%
AC Compressor
$125median
$35$374
Price comparisons
Compare Kia Forte master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsKiaForte
Titan$250
Forte$190
$60 diff2,626 listings
Master CylindercompareFordMustangvsKiaForte
Mustang$65
Forte$190
$125 diff2,461 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsKiaForte
Civic$64
Forte$190
$126 diff2,183 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsKiaForte
Class$65
Forte$190
$125 diff2,112 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsKiaForte
Elantra$99
Forte$190
$91 diff2,093 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsKiaForte
Class$87
Forte$190
$103 diff1,546 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
Kiawide ±78%
Kia K5
$99median
$45$200
Kiawide ±194%
Kia Optima
$99median
$20$405
Kiawide ±80%
Kia Seltos
$91median
$45$190
Kiawide ±138%
Kia Sorento
$99median
$25$299
Kiawide ±157%
Kia Soul
$99median
$20$331
Kiawide ±119%
Kia Sportage
$86median
$35$240
Kiawide ±148%
Kia Telluride
$102median
$30$331
Common questions
Kia Forte master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Kia Forte?
The median asking price is $190 across 327 priced listings from 58 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $177. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $99.
How much does it cost to replace a Kia Forte master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Kia Forte master cylinder replacement typically runs $335–$640 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $190, 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 Kia Forte model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 Kia Forte master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Kia Forte master cylinder fitments across 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 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.