And clearly none of you have much Auster time where they are renowned for failing without notice! I always plan to land an Auster without brakes as there worst habit is failing on just one side usually after a long taxi. You get airborne not realizing that they have cooked on he taxi out and you have nothing left for the landing!
Like everything in aviation, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Some situation and aircraft may require brakes. Others there is no need at all. Assess each situation individually and make a decision at the time.