1981 Mercury Cougar Brake Master Cylinders

Keep Your 1981 Mercury Cougar in Top Shape with Quality Brake Master Cylinders

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Brake Master Cylinder, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1981 Mercury Cougar looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Brake Master Cylinders. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1981 Mercury Cougar Brake Master Cylinder at Advance Auto Parts is around $43.49, with a range that starts at $40.99 and goes up to $45.99. With 2 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 21 mm Bore and New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 0.875" Bore start at just $40.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Brake Master Cylinder, don’t forget to check out other key components like Brake Pads and Shoes and Brake Rotors and Drums. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1981 Mercury Cougar in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1981 Mercury Cougar Brake Master Cylinders

Carquest Wearever – Brake Master Cylinder MCA39637: New, With Reservoir (Part No.MCA39637)

Brake Master Cylinder MCA39637: New, With Reservoir

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$81.99
Assemblies match what was originally installed on the car from OE for quality, fit, function and material.

Product Features:
  • Rubber components independently tested and certified by approved labs globally to meet extreme (hi and low) temperatures.
  • Master cylinders use correct EPDM rubber for DOT3, 4 and 5 brake fluids
  • All aluminum castings are “hard anodized”
  • All iron castings are coated to prevent rust
  • Manufacturers all major components in house.
  • Most brake masters ship with OE size/shape reservoirs, floats, switches, sensors and valves to match original OE assembly.
  • All machining done by computer programed CNC machines.
  • Castings go through 2 inspection processes (via micrometer and via go-no go fixture check) before being sent to the assembly department insuring all machining is correct and matches the OE.
  • Before assembly all castings and components are cleaned by automated ultrasonic cleaning machines
  • Assembly is done in clean room insuring no contamination is introduced into final assembly.
  • All assemblies are dated coded for 100% accurate trace-ability.
  • Every assembly is pressure tested before being shipped insuring dependable operation and leak-free performance
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Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder (Part No.MCA80903)

New Brake Master Cylinder

from

$60.99
Assemblies match what was originally installed on the car from OE for quality, fit, function and material.

Product Features:
  • Rubber components independently tested and certified by approved labs globally to meet extreme (hi and low) temperatures.
  • Master cylinders use correct EPDM rubber for DOT3, 4 and 5 brake fluids
  • All aluminum castings are “hard anodized”
  • All iron castings are coated to prevent rust
  • Manufacturers all major components in house.
  • Most brake masters ship with OE size/shape reservoirs, floats, switches, sensors and valves to match original OE assembly.
  • All machining done by computer programed CNC machines.
  • Castings go through 2 inspection processes (via micrometer and via go-no go fixture check) before being sent to the assembly department insuring all machining is correct and matches the OE.
  • Before assembly all castings and components are cleaned by automated ultrasonic cleaning machines
  • Assembly is done in clean room insuring no contamination is introduced into final assembly.
  • All assemblies are dated coded for 100% accurate trace-ability.
  • Every assembly is pressure tested before being shipped insuring dependable operation and leak-free performance
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Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 1" Bore (Part No.MCA71248)

New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 1" Bore

from

$63.99
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
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Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 21 mm Bore (Part No.MCA105808)

New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 21 mm Bore

from

$40.99
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
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Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: without Reservoir, Exact Fit, 1.063" Bore (Part No.MCA390126)

New Brake Master Cylinder: without Reservoir, Exact Fit, 1.063" Bore

from

$81.99
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
See More

Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: without Reservoir, Exact Fit, 25 mm Bore (Part No.MCA630225)

New Brake Master Cylinder: without Reservoir, Exact Fit, 25 mm Bore

from

$93.99
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
See More

Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 0.938" Bore (Part No.MCA36445)

New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 0.938" Bore

from

$68.99
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
See More

Carquest Wearever – Brake Master Cylinder MCA39958: New, With Reservoir (Part No.MCA39958)

Brake Master Cylinder MCA39958: New, With Reservoir

from

$84.99
Assemblies match what was originally installed on the car from OE for quality, fit, function and material.

Product Features:
  • Rubber components independently tested and certified by approved labs globally to meet extreme (hi and low) temperatures.
  • Master cylinders use correct EPDM rubber for DOT3, 4 and 5 brake fluids
  • All aluminum castings are “hard anodized”
  • All iron castings are coated to prevent rust
  • Manufacturers all major components in house.
  • Most brake masters ship with OE size/shape reservoirs, floats, switches, sensors and valves to match original OE assembly.
  • All machining done by computer programed CNC machines.
  • Castings go through 2 inspection processes (via micrometer and via go-no go fixture check) before being sent to the assembly department insuring all machining is correct and matches the OE.
  • Before assembly all castings and components are cleaned by automated ultrasonic cleaning machines
  • Assembly is done in clean room insuring no contamination is introduced into final assembly.
  • All assemblies are dated coded for 100% accurate trace-ability.
  • Every assembly is pressure tested before being shipped insuring dependable operation and leak-free performance
See More

Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 21 mm Bore (Part No.MCA39531)

New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 21 mm Bore

from

$49.49
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
See More

Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: without Reservoir, Exact Fit, 1" Bore (Part No.MCA390463)

New Brake Master Cylinder: without Reservoir, Exact Fit, 1" Bore

from

$89.99
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
See More

Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 0.938" Bore (Part No.MCA39773)

New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 0.938" Bore

from

$62.99
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
See More

Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 0.875" Bore (Part No.MCA99084)

New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 0.875" Bore

from

$45.99
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
See More

Most Popular Brake Master Cylinders for 1981 Mercury Cougars

Enhance your 1981 Mercury Cougar with one of the 2 Brake Master Cylinders we have in stock, starting at just $40.99.

Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 21 mm Bore (Part No.MCA105808)

New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 21 mm Bore

from

$40.99
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
See More

Carquest Wearever – New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 0.875" Bore (Part No.MCA99084)

New Brake Master Cylinder: with Reservoir, Exact Fit, 0.875" Bore

from

$45.99
This brake master cylinder is precision-engineered to match the design, function, and performance of the original master cylinder on specific vehicle years, makes and models. It is made of new, high-quality materials for a safe, durable replacement.

Product Features:
  • Precise replacement – cylinder housing is constructed to match the casting material of the original part and ensure similar performance
  • Durable design – all rubber components are made of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid
  • 100% new – made entirely of new materials, not remanufactured, to ensure highest quality and safety
  • Strict specifications – made to meet rigorous SAE International standards
See More

FAQs for 1981 Mercury Cougar Brake Master Cylinders

What are the best-selling Brake Master Cylinders for 1981 Mercury Cougars?

Out of 2 Brake Master Cylinders that fit 1981 Mercury Cougars, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1981 Mercury Cougar Brake Master Cylinders?

The prices of Brake Master Cylinders for the 1981 Mercury Cougar range from $40.99 up to $45.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Brake Master Cylinder for a 1981 Mercury Cougar?

The average price for Brake Master Cylinders for the 1981 Mercury Cougar is $43.49. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Brake Master Cylinder category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Brake Master Cylinders for other Mercury Cougar model years?

Yes, we carry Brake Master Cylinders for 33 model years of Mercury Cougars between 1967 and 2002. The following model years are the most popular for Brake Master Cylinder purchases: 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, and 1993.

What are the cheapest Brake Master Cylinders for my 1981 Mercury Cougar?

The cheapest 1981 Mercury Cougar Brake Master Cylinders we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Brake Master Cylinders for any other 1981 Mercury models?

Yes. We stock Brake Master Cylinders for 3 other popular 1981 Mercury models. Some of the most popular are 1981 Grand Marquis Brake Master Cylinders, 1981 Capri Brake Master Cylinders, 1981 Zephyr Brake Master Cylinders, and 1981 Marquis Brake Master Cylinders.

What types of Brake Master Cylinders do you sell for my 1981 Mercury Cougar?

We currently have just 1 Brake Master Cylinder in stock for a 1981 Mercury Cougar, and as of 11/2/25, it is a Brake Master Cylinder.

Can I get help with 1981 Mercury Cougar Brake Master Cylinder orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Mercury Brake Master Cylinders and more.

What is your return policy for Mercury Cougar Brake Master Cylinders?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Mercury Cougar Brake Master Cylinders and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.