Narrative:

Maintenance had deactivated the number 3 brake and we complied with the MEL placard as well as using and reviewing takeoff and landing data for a deactivated brake. The flight was uneventful until landing. We landed at a weight of approx 263;000 pounds. The first officer made the landing; which was done [via] SOP and used auto brakes 2. During deceleration about 40 KTS; I took control of the plane to make the turnoff. Runway exit was normal; [but] as we left the runway another plane and tower stated we had smoke coming from our left wheel area. We had them send the fire trucks and stopped the plane on the parallel taxiway. After inquiry; tower assured we had smoke only; no fire. We decided an evacuation was not necessary then. The fire trucks approached and we shut down the left engine so they could approach that side. The brake temps never exceeded 3. They decided to spray water on the wheels as a precaution. This was a bit of a surprise to us; as they did it without warning. I would like to have advised the passengers and flight attendants first to as avoid any fears or concerns. ATC reported that parts/FOD were on the runway; left by us. We decided to arrange to be towed to the gate so as not to exacerbate any problem. Maintenance inspected the wheel before they towed us back to the gate. Before towing; we also noted the right hydraulic system quantity dropped down to about .55 (half); we also advised maintenance of this before they towed us. Tow to the gate and deplane was without any further problems. Fire department showed us pieces of brake pads and parts; etc. After block in. They said broken and charred parts were scattered around and resting on the landing gear trucks as well. We're glad we decided to get a tow in.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: B767-300 Captain reports being dispatched with a brake deactivated. Upon landing smoke is reported from the left main gear and ARFF is called to investigate. Brake parts are found on the runway and the loss of some right hydraulic system fluid results in the decision to be towed to the gate.

Narrative: Maintenance had deactivated the number 3 brake and we complied with the MEL placard as well as using and reviewing takeoff and landing data for a deactivated brake. The flight was uneventful until landing. We landed at a weight of approx 263;000 LBS. The First Officer made the landing; which was done [via] SOP and used auto brakes 2. During deceleration about 40 KTS; I took control of the plane to make the turnoff. Runway exit was normal; [but] as we left the runway another plane and Tower stated we had smoke coming from our left wheel area. We had them send the fire trucks and stopped the plane on the parallel taxiway. After inquiry; Tower assured we had smoke only; no fire. We decided an evacuation was not necessary then. The fire trucks approached and we shut down the left engine so they could approach that side. The brake temps never exceeded 3. They decided to spray water on the wheels as a precaution. This was a bit of a surprise to us; as they did it without warning. I would like to have advised the passengers and flight attendants first to as avoid any fears or concerns. ATC reported that parts/FOD were on the runway; left by us. We decided to arrange to be towed to the gate so as not to exacerbate any problem. Maintenance inspected the wheel before they towed us back to the gate. Before towing; we also noted the right hydraulic system quantity dropped down to about .55 (half); we also advised Maintenance of this before they towed us. Tow to the gate and deplane was without any further problems. Fire department showed us pieces of brake pads and parts; etc. after block in. They said broken and charred parts were scattered around and resting on the landing gear trucks as well. We're glad we decided to get a tow in.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.