Toyota Highlander master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $29
- Average
- $90
- High
- $268
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Toyota Highlander master cylinder?
Asking prices from 209 salvage yards in 39 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander master cylinder costs $29 to $268, with a median asking price of $76. Based on 952 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2026 (19 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$76
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$40
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$29–$268702 listings
Grade BStandard used$49–$268157 listings
Grade CVisible wear$40–$6026 listings
Grade XUngraded$37–$12567 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $29–$268 | 702 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $49–$268 | 157 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $40–$60 | 26 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $37–$125 | 67 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$76
Grade B$100
Grade C$40
Ungraded$50
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $29–$268 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Toyota Highlander master cylinder is listed
We found priced Toyota Highlander master cylinder listings at 209 salvage yards across 39 states. Florida supplies the most, with 239 listings (21% of the total) from 11 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $35, while Indiana yards ask $163, 366% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 239 | 11 | $99+30% |
| California | 232 | 25 | $100+32% |
| Arizona | 135 | 9 | $50-34% |
| Michigan | 77 | 5 | $35-54% |
| Texas | 66 | 14 | $76 |
| Georgia | 30 | 12 | $99+30% |
| Indiana | 30 | 9 | $163+114% |
| Utah | 29 | 3 | $76 |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $76 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Toyota Highlander master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $76
- Toyota Highlander median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $220–$525
- 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
2.5L
4 listingsInterchange 2024–2025$150$76 – $150Model-year comparison
What does a Toyota Highlander master cylinder cost by year?
202555 listingsFits 7 years$35$35 – $268202441 listingsFits 6 years$76$35 – $251202350 listingsFits 5 years$76$50 – $227202250 listingsFits 5 years$76$50 – $227202150 listingsFits 6 years$76$35 – $251202050 listingsFits 6 years$76$50 – $2392019350 listingsFits 12 years$99$29 – $2592018204 listingsFits 10 years$100$30 – $2392017150 listingsFits 13 years$50$37 – $138201689 listingsFits 9 years$100$30 – $143201582 listingsFits 11 years$50$40 – $203
Market analysis
How much does a used Toyota Highlander master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Toyota Highlander master cylinder are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 9 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 90% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $76.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 2.4L, lists at a $35 median, while 2.5L commands $150, a 329% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2025 units carry the lowest median at $35, while 2016 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2020–2026 are interchangeable, so if the 2025 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Toyota Highlander sits 70% below the Nissan Titan ($250), 17% above the Ford Mustang ($65), and 19% 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 Toyota Highlander parts are priced?
01wide ±141%
Axle Shaft
$172median
$35$520
02wide ±143%
Headlight Assembly
$595median
$99$1,800
03wide ±182%
Side Mirror
$245median
$65$958
04wide ±137%
Wheels
$241median
$65$725
05wide ±170%
Grille
$226median
$38$806
06wide ±158%
Strut
$150median
$47$522
07wide ±195%
Radiator
$200median
$50$829
08wide ±159%
Engine
$2,900median
$400$9,642
09wide ±124%
Tail Light
$181median
$47$495
10wide ±112%
Transmission
$3,200median
$540$7,702
11wide ±122%
AC Compressor
$213median
$55$573
12wide ±124%
AC Condenser
$182median
$50$500
Price comparisons
Compare Toyota Highlander master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsToyotaHighlander
Titan$250
Highlander$76
$174 diff3,251 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsToyotaHighlander
Class$87
Highlander$76
$11 diff2,171 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanRoguevsToyotaHighlander
Rogue$99
Highlander$76
$23 diff2,125 listings
Master CylindercompareVolkswagenGolfvsToyotaHighlander
Golf$75
Highlander$76
$1 diff2,125 listings
Master CylindercompareToyotaTacomavsToyotaHighlander
Tacoma$100
Highlander$76
$24 diff2,006 listings
Master CylindercompareFordF250vsToyotaHighlander
F250$99
Highlander$76
$23 diff2,005 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
Toyotawide ±273%
Toyota 4Runner
$76median
$35$450
Toyotawide ±155%
Toyota Camry
$100median
$25$334
Toyotawide ±240%
Toyota Corolla
$99median
$25$500
Toyotawide ±101%
Toyota Prius
$166median
$75$410
Toyotawide ±203%
Toyota RAV4
$76median
$30$339
Toyotawide ±175%
Toyota Sienna
$172median
$35$636
Toyotawide ±238%
Toyota Tacoma
$100median
$25$500
Toyotawide ±139%
Toyota Tundra
$99median
$30$305
Common questions
Toyota Highlander master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Toyota Highlander?
The median asking price is $76 across 952 priced listings from 209 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $76. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $35.
How much does it cost to replace a Toyota Highlander master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Toyota Highlander master cylinder replacement typically runs $220–$525 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $76, 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Toyota Highlander 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.