Originally Posted by
slfool
Do the brakes have temperature sensors on them? I assume nowadays the fire crew would have IR imaging kit that would give them an accurate temperature anyway.
Some do, but not all. On some models, brake temp monitoring is an extra cost option, others have it basic - in short 'it depends'.
Engine out landing is usually done with a reduced flap setting and hence higher speed (among other things, it's helpful for go-around performance if needed). The concern in this case was, they had just taken off and were heavy with fuel - possibly overweight for landing depending on the fuel and payload.