Lincoln MKZ master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $24
- Average
- $68
- High
- $177
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Lincoln MKZ master cylinder?
Asking prices from 100 salvage yards in 24 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 Lincoln MKZ 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 Lincoln MKZ master cylinder costs $24 to $177, with a median asking price of $51. Based on 589 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2020 (8 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$51
Grade B (good)$56
Grade C (fair)$51
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$24–$177443 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$177122 listings
Grade CVisible wear$46–$513 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$10021 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $24–$177 | 443 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$177 | 122 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $46–$51 | 3 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$100 | 21 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$51
Grade B$56
Grade C$51
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $24–$177 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Lincoln MKZ master cylinder is listed
We found priced Lincoln MKZ master cylinder listings at 100 salvage yards across 24 states. Arizona supplies the most, with 222 listings (36% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $50, while Indiana yards ask $126, 152% 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 | 222 | 13 | $50-2% |
| Illinois | 135 | 11 | $99+94% |
| Texas | 58 | 22 | $52+2% |
| New Mexico | 44 | 3 | $51 |
| California | 41 | 9 | $51 |
| Nevada | 26 | 4 | $51 |
| Michigan | 22 | 8 | $75+47% |
| Indiana | 15 | 3 | $126+147% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $51 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Lincoln MKZ master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $51
- Lincoln MKZ median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$500
- 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 Lincoln MKZ master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Lincoln MKZ master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Lincoln MKZ master cylinder are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.0L, VIN U (8th digit, hybrid), lists at a $51 median, while 3.0L (turbo) commands $76, a 49% 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 $51, while 2017 tops the table at $99. Parts from 2013–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Lincoln MKZ sits 22% below the Ford Mustang ($65), 20% below the Honda Civic ($64), and 22% below 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 Lincoln MKZ parts are priced?
01wide ±163%
Car Radio
$141median
$39$500
02wide ±194%
Transmission Control Module
$99median
$20$405
03wide ±164%
Axle Shaft
$110median
$25$385
04wide ±256%
Air Bag
$106median
$30$573
05wide ±134%
Center Console
$149median
$45$445
06wide ±203%
Engine Computer
$101median
$30$440
07wide ±92%
Steering Wheel
$150median
$45$320
08wide ±65%
Headlight Assembly
$870median
$265$1,388
09wide ±177%
Transmission
$1,019median
$195$3,800
10wide ±150%
Front Seat
$185median
$75$631
11wide ±238%
Wheels
$164median
$45$826
12wide ±143%
Fuel Pump
$100median
$25$310
Price comparisons
Compare Lincoln MKZ master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsLincolnMKZ
Mustang$65
MKZ$51
$14 diff2,723 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsLincolnMKZ
Civic$64
MKZ$51
$13 diff2,445 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsLincolnMKZ
Class$65
MKZ$51
$14 diff2,374 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsLincolnMKZ
Elantra$99
MKZ$51
$48 diff2,355 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsLincolnMKZ
Titan$245
MKZ$51
$194 diff1,988 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsLincolnMKZ
Class$87
MKZ$51
$36 diff1,808 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
Lincolnwide ±103%
Lincoln Aviator
$76median
$30$187
Lincolnwide ±144%
Lincoln Corsair
$99median
$35$320
Lincolnwide ±134%
Lincoln Nautilus
$51median
$35$172
Lincolnwide ±140%
Lincoln Navigator
$100median
$25$305
Common questions
Lincoln MKZ master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Lincoln MKZ?
The median asking price is $51 across 589 priced listings from 100 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $51. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
How much does it cost to replace a Lincoln MKZ master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Lincoln MKZ master cylinder replacement typically runs $195–$500 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $51, 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 Lincoln MKZ model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Lincoln MKZ master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Lincoln MKZ master cylinder fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Searching all 8 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.