DPB family
DPB_a005_hardPedalChar
Power braking assist reduced
What does the DPB_a005_hardPedalChar alert mean?
Pressure sensor value too high for current Pedal Travel Sensor value.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Power braking assist reduced
- Braking may require increased effort
What triggers it
The pedal pressure sensor value is too high, the pedal travel sensor value is too low, or there is additional volume in the hydraulic circuit.
When it clears
Good Check is performed, if pressure value is below issue detection limit for corresponding Pedal Travel sensor value
Potential impact
System will request Hydraulic Boost Compensation when driver pressed the brake pedal.
Affected models
Model Y 2025+
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