Fair Price Report
real repair records, not a labor guide
real repair records, not a labor guide
Ford F-150 — Brake Master Cylinder Replacement
What owners actually paid for this repair, computed from real, paid Ford F-150 brake master cylinder replacements at independent shops across the US.
$339
typical total — half of all Ford F-150 brake master cylinder replacement jobs cost less, half cost more
Fair range $212 – $497
the middle half of all invoices
(parts + labor + fees)
(parts + labor + fees)
$2121 in 4 paid less
$339typical
$4973 in 4 paid less
| Line item | Low (1 in 4 paid less) | Typical | High (3 in 4 paid less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts — Brake master cylinderMaster cylinder (often with reservoir), brake fluid | $86 | $128 | $191 |
| Labor — 1.8 hrs typicalRange 1.3 – 2.5 hrs: bench-bleed the new unit, install, full system bleed, verify pedal | $105 | $164 | $249 |
| Shop fees, supplies & taxThe remainder of a typical invoice after parts and labor; varies by state and shop | — | ~$48 | — |
| Total — what owners paid | $212 | $339 | $497 |
Low / typical / high are computed per line, so they don't add up exactly to the totals — the total row is the real distribution of complete invoices.
Is your quote fair?
A quote between $212 and $497 is inside the band where half of all Ford F-150 brake master cylinder replacements landed. Below it is not automatically a bargain (master cylinder alone, partial bleed); above it is not automatically gouging (unit combined with a booster or ABS unit, full flush, seized lines at the cylinder) — but both ends deserve a question.
What moves the price
- Cylinder alone or with booster — some vehicles sell them as one assembly.
- Full bleed — a master cylinder job needs all four corners bled — it's real time.
- Old fluid — moisture-laden fluid is often what killed the seals; a flush is normal here.
About this data · How to use this report
Vehicle Ford F-150, model years 1977–2017
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Data confidence Good — good sample, dependable ranges
Records through July 2026, refreshed continuously
Source paid invoices from independent US repair shops
Bring it to the shop. Ask for the written estimate split into parts, labor hours and rate, and fees — then compare each line. A shop that explains a number above the range is doing its job; one that won't is telling you something too.