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It is our SOP to always select autobrakes for landing (1,2,3,4 or max).
After landing, autobrake application begins when:
-All thrust levers are closed
-Ground mode is sensed
-The wheels have spun up
To maintain the selected deceleration rate, autobrake pressure is reduced as other factors, such as thrust reversers and spoilers contribute to the deceleration rate.
Braking occurs irrespective of the nosewheel position, which is normally smoothly lowered on during braking using the elevators.