Subaru Impreza master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $17
- Average
- $103
- High
- $412
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Subaru Impreza master cylinder?
Asking prices from 335 salvage yards in 44 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza master cylinder costs $17 to $412, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 1,008 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$98
Grade B (good)$99
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$17–$412741 listings
Grade BStandard used$25–$315239 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$501 listings
Grade XUngraded$22–$29027 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $17–$412 | 741 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $25–$315 | 239 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$50 | 1 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $22–$290 | 27 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$98
Grade B$99
Grade C$50
Ungraded$45
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $17–$412 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Subaru Impreza master cylinder is listed
We found priced Subaru Impreza master cylinder listings at 335 salvage yards across 44 states. Illinois supplies the most, with 234 listings (14% of the total) from 13 yards. Location matters: yards in Pennsylvania ask a median $61, while Indiana yards ask $126, 107% 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 | 234 | 13 | $99 |
| California | 174 | 20 | $100+1% |
| Pennsylvania | 116 | 19 | $61-38% |
| Texas | 100 | 20 | $75-24% |
| Florida | 95 | 4 | $99 |
| Ohio | 77 | 20 | $99 |
| Michigan | 76 | 21 | $99 |
| Indiana | 70 | 9 | $126+27% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Subaru Impreza master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza master cylinder cost by year?
202550 listings$76$35 – $138202451 listings$76$40 – $4122023100 listingsFits 8 years$99$25 – $2702022100 listingsFits 8 years$99$25 – $2702021100 listingsFits 8 years$99$25 – $3152020100 listingsFits 8 years$99$25 – $2702019100 listingsFits 8 years$99$25 – $270201896 listingsFits 8 years$51$25 – $3152017100 listingsFits 8 years$99$25 – $3152016100 listingsFits 4 years$99$25 – $2182015200 listingsFits 7 years$51$17 – $180
Market analysis
How much does a used Subaru Impreza master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Subaru Impreza 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 96% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $98.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $51, while 2016 tops the table at $99. Parts from 2012–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Subaru Impreza sits 60% below the Nissan Titan ($250), 52% above the Ford Mustang ($65), and 55% 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 Subaru Impreza parts are priced?
01wide ±136%
Side Mirror
$167median
$45$500
02wide ±202%
Wheels
$129median
$28$550
03wide ±133%
Tail Light
$114median
$40$343
04wide ±125%
Strut
$100median
$35$285
05wide ±212%
Headlight Assembly
$332median
$70$1,480
06wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$88median
$30$385
07wide ±169%
Grille
$131median
$23$465
08wide ±212%
Starter
$85median
$25$385
09wide ±112%
AC Compressor
$138median
$35$343
10wide ±134%
Fender
$200median
$60$595
11wide ±192%
Transmission
$922median
$250$3,788
12wide ±214%
Engine
$1,290median
$300$5,814
Price comparisons
Compare Subaru Impreza master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsSubaruImpreza
Titan$250
Impreza$99
$151 diff3,307 listings
Master CylindercompareFordMustangvsSubaruImpreza
Mustang$65
Impreza$99
$34 diff3,142 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsSubaruImpreza
Civic$64
Impreza$99
$35 diff2,864 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsSubaruImpreza
Class$65
Impreza$99
$34 diff2,793 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsSubaruImpreza
Elantra$99
Impreza$99
$0 diff2,774 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsSubaruImpreza
Class$87
Impreza$99
$12 diff2,227 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
Subaruwide ±243%
Subaru Ascent
$76median
$35$405
Subaruwide ±157%
Subaru Crosstrek
$76median
$25$263
Subaruwide ±175%
Subaru Forester
$76median
$22$288
Subaruwide ±174%
Subaru Outback
$99median
$20$365
Subaruwide ±240%
Subaru WRX
$99median
$25$500
Common questions
Subaru Impreza master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Subaru Impreza?
The median asking price is $99 across 1,008 priced listings from 335 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $98. 2018 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
How much does it cost to replace a Subaru Impreza master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Subaru Impreza master cylinder fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.