IDB_a022_brakeFluidLow
Brake fluid low
What does the IDB_a022_brakeFluidLow alert mean?
The Integrated Dynamic Brake (IDB) has measured a low brake fluid level.
What you'll see in your Tesla
- Brake fluid low
- Pull over safely - Press brake pedal firmly to stop
What triggers it
The brake fluid level signal indicates a low level for more than 5 seconds.
When it clears
The brake fluid level signal indicates a normal level for more than 5 seconds.
Potential impact
Brake Traction Control (BTC), Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), Panic Brake Assist (PBA), Hydraulic Fade Compensation (HFC), Controlled Deceleration via Parking brake (CDP), Brake Disc Wipe (BDW), and External Brake Request (EBR) may be unavailable. Brake boost pressure is limited to 125 bar if a brake fluid leak is also detected. The vehicle should be driven with extreme caution.
Affected models
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