diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py b/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
index d9c06c53ea..7887c2428b 100755
--- a/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
@@ -298,7 +298,7 @@ class Controls:
         self.events.add(EventName.cruiseMismatch)
 
     # Check for FCW
-    stock_long_is_braking = self.enabled and not self.CP.openpilotLongitudinalControl and CS.aEgo < -1.5
+    stock_long_is_braking = self.enabled and not self.CP.openpilotLongitudinalControl and CS.aEgo < -1.25
     model_fcw = self.sm['modelV2'].meta.hardBrakePredicted and not CS.brakePressed and not stock_long_is_braking
     planner_fcw = self.sm['longitudinalPlan'].fcw and self.enabled
     if planner_fcw or model_fcw: