Is a salvaged master cylinder a good idea?

Question

I just got the bad news diagnostic that I need a new master cylinder on my 1993 Pontiac Grand Prix- $600?!?!?! That's just under the actual value of the car!

Anyway, would it be a good/relatively safe idea to get a salvaged master cylinder- and is there any price range you could give me for what I might expect for a mechanic to install it?

Answer 1

i agree with kelly_f_ call autozone or some other auto part store you can find some that are not expensive

Answer 2

what you need to do is have it towed away from that place... call autozone ask for a new master cylinder for your car... boy your going to pee red last one i brought was like 40 bucks for a new one.... about a hour work 150 bucks would be high.. you best make a few calls

Answer 3

i would not waste the time putting a used part in that department. when it comes to hydraulics, i use new, every time. as fir the price of installation, i do not have that, i do my own work religiously.  

Answer 4

To answer the question asked -

For the price difference, I don't think so.

To answer the question you did not ask-

If you have a friend, a little mechanical skill, a few tools and a lot of patience; you can do the job yourself.

The tools you will need are tube wrenches, a socket set, a bleeder wrench and  jack stands (at least these come to mind, there may be others).

You will need the manual, or a printed copy of the info from Auto Zone and a flat place to work. Most landlords frown on this, so be mindful of any lease.

Other then that, call around and get a better price, I think they want to pay for a vacation in the Bahamas at your expense!

Answer 5

Try Rockauto's website.  Installation is relatively simple, 2 hours at most, maybe $75.