Tesla Model S master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $132
- High
- $300
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model S master cylinder?
Asking prices from 19 salvage yards in 9 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model S 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 S master cylinder costs $45 to $300, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 38 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2021 (6 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$129
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$30024 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$15014 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$300 | 24 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$150 | 14 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$129
Ungraded$90
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$300 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model S master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Tesla Model S 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 Tesla Model S master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model S master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model S 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.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $90, while 2019 tops the table at $250. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Tesla Model S sits 54% above the Ford Mustang ($65), 56% above the Honda Civic ($64), and 54% above 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.
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$250median
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07wide ±138%
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$600median
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$495median
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$250median
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10wide ±85%
Fender
$502median
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Wheels
$299median
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Center Console
$225median
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Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model S master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsTeslaModelS
Mustang$65
S$100
$35 diff2,172 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsTeslaModelS
Civic$64
S$100
$36 diff1,894 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$65
S$100
$35 diff1,823 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModelS
Elantra$99
S$100
$1 diff1,804 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsTeslaModelS
Titan$245
S$100
$145 diff1,437 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsTeslaModelS
Class$87
S$100
$13 diff1,257 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 ±157%
Tesla Model 3
$124median
$35$424
Teslawide ±71%
Tesla Model X
$200median
$115$400
Teslawide ±148%
Tesla Model Y
$174median
$35$550
Common questions
Tesla Model S master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Tesla Model S?
The median asking price is $100 across 38 priced listings from 19 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $129. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $90.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model S master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model S master cylinder replacement typically runs $245–$550 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $100, 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 S model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model S master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model S master cylinder fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021. Searching all 6 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.