Nissan Frontier master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $204
- High
- $896
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Nissan Frontier master cylinder?
Asking prices from 310 salvage yards in 42 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 Nissan Frontier 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 Frontier master cylinder costs $30 to $896, with a median asking price of $165. Based on 866 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2026 (19 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$177
Grade B (good)$240
Grade C (fair)$60
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$896731 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$89679 listings
Grade CVisible wear$44–$607 listings
Grade XUngraded$30–$42549 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$896 | 731 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$896 | 79 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $44–$60 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $30–$425 | 49 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$177
Grade B$240
Grade C$60
Ungraded$75
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$896 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Nissan Frontier master cylinder is listed
We found priced Nissan Frontier master cylinder listings at 310 salvage yards across 42 states. Texas supplies the most, with 144 listings (14% of the total) from 32 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $51, while North Carolina yards ask $204, 300% 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 | 144 | 32 | $190+15% |
| California | 94 | 22 | $51-69% |
| Arizona | 92 | 11 | $51-69% |
| North Carolina | 71 | 19 | $204+24% |
| Illinois | 56 | 11 | $99-40% |
| Michigan | 54 | 15 | $193+17% |
| Georgia | 42 | 13 | $183+11% |
| Florida | 36 | 12 | $199+21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $165 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Nissan Frontier master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $165
- Nissan Frontier median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $310–$615
- 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 Frontier master cylinder cost by year?
2025111 listingsFits 4 years$316$94 – $8962024109 listingsFits 3 years$269$94 – $6992023196 listingsFits 3 years$316$30 – $8962022110 listingsFits 3 years$278$40 – $600202150 listingsFits 13 years$99$30 – $193202050 listingsFits 14 years$51$30 – $149201960 listingsFits 14 years$75$30 – $2602018110 listingsFits 12 years$99$30 – $2602017100 listingsFits 10 years$51$30 – $2882016100 listingsFits 10 years$51$30 – $2882015100 listingsFits 14 years$75$35 – $405
Market analysis
How much does a used Nissan Frontier master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Nissan Frontier 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 195% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $177.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Crew Cab, 5' 0" box, 4x4, non-locking differential, lists at a $220 median, while Crew Cab, 5' 0" box, 4x4, electronic locking differential commands $637, a 190% 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 2023 tops the table at $316. Parts from 2010–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Nissan Frontier sits 34% below the Nissan Titan ($250), 154% above the Ford Mustang ($65), and 158% 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 Frontier parts are priced?
01wide ±120%
Front Seat
$196median
$70$541
02wide ±173%
Transmission Control Module
$126median
$35$470
03wide ±277%
Side Mirror
$115median
$20$657
04wide ±255%
Air Bag
$253median
$50$1,340
05wide ±165%
ABS Module
$180median
$50$644
06wide ±97%
Quarter Panel
$550median
$231$1,300
07wide ±252%
Wheels
$153median
$30$800
08wide ±156%
Drive Shaft
$182median
$59$627
09wide ±148%
Center Console
$155median
$40$500
10wide ±217%
Transmission
$915median
$180$4,154
11wide ±274%
Brake Caliper
$55median
$14$315
12wide ±104%
Steering Column
$187median
$50$440
Price comparisons
Compare Nissan Frontier master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsNissanFrontier
Titan$250
Frontier$165
$85 diff3,165 listings
Master CylindercompareFordMustangvsNissanFrontier
Mustang$65
Frontier$165
$100 diff3,000 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsNissanFrontier
Civic$64
Frontier$165
$101 diff2,722 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsNissanFrontier
Class$65
Frontier$165
$100 diff2,651 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsNissanFrontier
Elantra$99
Frontier$165
$66 diff2,632 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsNissanFrontier
Class$87
Frontier$165
$78 diff2,085 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 ±209%
Nissan Altima
$76median
$25$343
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 Frontier master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Nissan Frontier?
The median asking price is $165 across 866 priced listings from 310 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $177. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
How much does it cost to replace a Nissan Frontier master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Nissan Frontier master cylinder replacement typically runs $310–$615 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $165, 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 Frontier 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 Frontier master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Nissan Frontier master cylinder fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.