Nissan Altima master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $95
- High
- $343
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Altima master cylinder?
Asking prices from 21 salvage yards in 5 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
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Part overview
About the Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima master cylinder costs $25 to $343, with a median asking price of $76. Based on 335 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2025 (13 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$76
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$343165 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$343130 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$505 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$10035 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$343 | 165 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$343 | 130 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 5 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$100 | 35 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$76
Grade B$99
Grade C$50
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$343 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Altima master cylinder is listed
We found priced Nissan Altima master cylinder listings at 21 salvage yards across 5 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 122 listings (36% of the total) from 8 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $55, while Texas yards ask $190, 245% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 122 | 8 | $55-28% |
| California | 102 | 8 | $101+33% |
| Arizona | 83 | 1 | $55-28% |
| Texas | 24 | 3 | $190+150% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $76 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Altima master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $76
- Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima master cylinder cost by year?
202550 listingsFits 7 years$55$55 – $343202450 listingsFits 7 years$99$25 – $177202350 listingsFits 7 years$100$30 – $155202250 listingsFits 7 years$100$30 – $155202150 listingsFits 7 years$99$25 – $177202034 listingsFits 6 years$190$49 – $190201933 listingsFits 6 years$55$55 – $55201850 listingsFits 6 years$50$50 – $50201750 listingsFits 8 years$137$90 – $137201650 listingsFits 6 years$50$50 – $50201550 listingsFits 8 years$137$90 – $137
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Altima master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Altima 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 52% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $76.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2020 tops the table at $190. 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 Nissan Altima sits 70% below the Nissan Titan ($250), 17% above the Ford Mustang ($65), and 19% 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 Nissan Altima parts are priced?
01wide ±258%
Side Mirror
$132median
$25$705
02wide ±272%
Headlight Assembly
$500median
$85$2,800
03wide ±234%
Wheels
$165median
$28$800
04wide ±177%
Axle Shaft
$114median
$20$423
05wide ±198%
Tail Light
$120median
$25$500
06wide ±148%
Strut
$100median
$24$320
07wide ±165%
AC Compressor
$113median
$40$412
08wide ±157%
Steering Rack
$168median
$44$570
09wide ±164%
Grille
$185median
$29$635
10wide ±242%
Transmission
$600median
$190$3,100
11wide ±160%
Radiator
$175median
$40$600
12wide ±187%
Alternator
$101median
$25$402
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Altima master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsNissanAltima
Titan$250
Altima$76
$174 diff2,634 listings
Master CylindercompareFordMustangvsNissanAltima
Mustang$65
Altima$76
$11 diff2,469 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsNissanAltima
Civic$64
Altima$76
$12 diff2,191 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsNissanAltima
Class$65
Altima$76
$11 diff2,120 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsNissanAltima
Elantra$99
Altima$76
$23 diff2,101 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsNissanAltima
Class$87
Altima$76
$11 diff1,554 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
Nissanwide ±262%
Nissan Frontier
$165median
$30$896
Nissanspread ±58%
Nissan Kicks
$99median
$49$163
Nissanwide ±158%
Nissan Murano
$99median
$25$337
Nissanwide ±190%
Nissan Pathfinder
$82median
$20$331
Nissanwide ±166%
Nissan Rogue
$99median
$20$349
Nissanwide ±201%
Nissan Sentra
$76median
$25$331
Nissanwide ±146%
Nissan Titan
$250median
$85$815
Nissanwide ±193%
Nissan Versa
$99median
$22$405
Common questions
Nissan Altima master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Nissan Altima?
The median asking price is $76 across 335 priced listings from 21 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $76. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Altima master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Nissan Altima master cylinder replacement typically runs $220–$525 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $76, 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 Nissan Altima model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 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 Nissan Altima master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Altima master cylinder fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 13 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.