MyTeslaMate
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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