Braking with suspected fuel leak.
In regard to the investigation of a BA 777 incident which occurred at LHR in June 2004. When a fuel leak was reported to the crew just after take off, from another aircraft on the runway.
"The report says the BA crew elected to dump fuel and return, correctly deducing there was a fuel leak from the centre-wing fuel tank. They landed with minimal braking and emergency services in attendance to reduce the chance of fire induced by fuel contacting the brakes. There were no injuries to the 15 crew and 151 passenger" (Flight International, March 2007)
I looked in my 757/767 QRH under the long checklist "Fuel leak" there is no mention of using minimal braking if possible, but it clearly states that landing at the nearest suitable airport is required.
Is this a Boeing procedure or just good thinking of the BA crew?