Tesla Model 3 master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $157
- High
- $424
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model 3 master cylinder?
Asking prices from 85 salvage yards in 23 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 Tesla Model 3 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 Tesla Model 3 master cylinder costs $35 to $424, with a median asking price of $124. Based on 218 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2025 (8 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$120
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$424134 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$26450 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$28434 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$424 | 134 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$264 | 50 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$284 | 34 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$120
Ungraded$82
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$424 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model 3 master cylinder is listed
We found priced Tesla Model 3 master cylinder listings at 85 salvage yards across 23 states. California supplies the most, with 26 listings (10% of the total) from 7 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $65, while Michigan yards ask $265, 308% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 26 | 7 | $65-48% |
| Texas | 23 | 8 | $100-19% |
| Michigan | 20 | 9 | $265+114% |
| Wisconsin | 13 | 7 | $261+110% |
| New York | 12 | 5 | $65-48% |
| Florida | 12 | 5 | $264+113% |
| Utah | 10 | 1 | $85-31% |
| Virginia | 10 | 1 | $150+21% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $124 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model 3 master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $124
- Tesla Model 3 median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $270–$575
- 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 Tesla Model 3 master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model 3 master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model 3 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 25% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $150.
Model year matters too: 2021 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2024 tops the table at $300. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model 3 sits 50% below the Nissan Titan ($250), 91% above the Ford Mustang ($65), and 94% 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 Tesla Model 3 parts are priced?
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Air Bag
$271median
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02wide ±116%
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$200median
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03wide ±111%
Engine Computer
$250median
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04wide ±101%
Axle Shaft
$200median
$50$454
05wide ±99%
Strut
$249median
$65$556
06wide ±198%
Engine
$1,475median
$400$6,240
07wide ±82%
Door Assembly
$850median
$350$1,750
08wide ±130%
Front Seat
$250median
$100$750
09wide ±123%
ABS Module
$237median
$48$631
10wide ±96%
Side Mirror
$416median
$150$950
11wide ±110%
Headlight Assembly
$470median
$100$1,130
12wide ±161%
Center Console
$250median
$45$849
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model 3 master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsTeslaModel3
Titan$250
3$124
$126 diff2,517 listings
Master CylindercompareFordMustangvsTeslaModel3
Mustang$65
3$124
$59 diff2,352 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsTeslaModel3
Civic$64
3$124
$60 diff2,074 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$65
3$124
$59 diff2,003 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModel3
Elantra$99
3$124
$25 diff1,984 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsTeslaModel3
Class$87
3$124
$37 diff1,437 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
Audiwide ±95%
Audi Q5
$76median
$35$180
Teslawide ±127%
Tesla Model S
$100median
$45$300
Teslawide ±71%
Tesla Model X
$200median
$115$400
Teslawide ±148%
Tesla Model Y
$174median
$35$550
Common questions
Tesla Model 3 master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Tesla Model 3?
The median asking price is $124 across 218 priced listings from 85 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model 3 master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model 3 master cylinder replacement typically runs $270–$575 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $124, 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 Tesla Model 3 model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model 3 master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model 3 master cylinder fitments across 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.