MyTeslaMate
DPB family

DPB_a039_plungerCircuitPressLow

Power braking assist reduced

What does the DPB_a039_plungerCircuitPressLow alert mean?

Pressure in plunger circuit is too low.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Power braking assist reduced
  • Braking may require increased effort

What triggers it

A too low pressure alert occurs, if the actual pressure is much lower than the target pressure.

When it clears

Good Check is successful, if actual pressure is in range of target pressure and not much lower. A hydraulic pressure build up is required

Potential impact

System will request Hydraulic Boost Compensation when driver pressed the brake pedal.

Affected models

Model Y 2025+

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