Tesla Model Y master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $184
- High
- $550
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Tesla Model Y master cylinder?
Asking prices from 38 salvage yards in 14 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
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Part overview
About the Tesla Model Y 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 Y master cylinder costs $35 to $550, with a median asking price of $174. Based on 100 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2020–2025 (6 model years), updated Oct 14, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$150
Grade B (good)$200
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$49556 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$34934 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$55010 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$495 | 56 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$349 | 34 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$550 | 10 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$150
Grade B$200
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$550 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Tesla Model Y master cylinder is listed
We found priced Tesla Model Y master cylinder listings at 38 salvage yards across 14 states. California supplies the most, with 26 listings (26% of the total) from 8 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Michigan yards ask $213, 184% 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 | 8 | $75-57% |
| Michigan | 16 | 7 | $213+22% |
| Virginia | 14 | 4 | $150-14% |
| New York | 10 | 4 | $125-28% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $174 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Tesla Model Y master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $174
- Tesla Model Y median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $320–$625
- 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 Y master cylinder cost by year?
Market analysis
How much does a used Tesla Model Y master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Tesla Model Y 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.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2020 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 Y sits 168% above the Ford Mustang ($65), 172% above the Honda Civic ($64), and 168% 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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What other Tesla Model Y parts are priced?
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Tail Light
$159median
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02wide ±86%
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$245median
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04wide ±159%
Air Bag
$275median
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05wide ±103%
Front Seat
$303median
$125$750
06wide ±105%
Quarter Panel
$1,000median
$400$2,500
07wide ±108%
Brake Caliper
$144median
$40$350
08wide ±78%
ABS Module
$244median
$69$450
09wide ±108%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$500median
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10spread ±51%
Front Bumper
$400median
$190$600
11wide ±162%
Transmission Control Module
$175median
$49$617
12wide ±114%
Hood
$500median
$225$1,360
Price comparisons
Compare Tesla Model Y master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsTeslaModelY
Mustang$65
Y$174
$109 diff2,234 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsTeslaModelY
Civic$64
Y$174
$110 diff1,956 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsTeslaModelY
Class$65
Y$174
$109 diff1,885 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsTeslaModelY
Elantra$99
Y$174
$75 diff1,866 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsTeslaModelY
Titan$245
Y$174
$71 diff1,499 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsTeslaModelY
Class$87
Y$174
$87 diff1,319 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 ±127%
Tesla Model S
$100median
$45$300
Teslawide ±71%
Tesla Model X
$200median
$115$400
Common questions
Tesla Model Y master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Tesla Model Y?
The median asking price is $174 across 100 priced listings from 38 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $150. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Tesla Model Y master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Tesla Model Y master cylinder replacement typically runs $320–$625 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $174, 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 Y model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Tesla Model Y master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Tesla Model Y master cylinder fitments across 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.