MyTeslaMate
DPB family

DPB_a291_extDBRRequestTooLow

Power braking assist reduced

What does the DPB_a291_extDBRRequestTooLow alert mean?

System has detected that the requested external Dynamic Braking Resistor (DBR) falls below the minimum legal required brake torque.

What you'll see in your Tesla

  • Power braking assist reduced
  • Braking may require increased effort

What triggers it

System has detected that the requested external DBR falls below the minimum legal required brake torque..

When it clears

DBR request is on legal range

Potential impact

Driver may have to press brake pedal with increased efforts to stop.

Affected models

Model Y 2025+

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