It seems more logical to brake faster in the beginning and decreasing brake pressure when you are sure you can make it then it is to slam on the brakes in the end because something went wrong
If you habe no idea of your landing distance or runway limited yes.
If you want to use the extra runway to reduce the potential issue of your tires delflating as you stop,initially use an AB lower when at high speed (distance checked ok with ab2 and speed increment)as speed is the biggest factor in hot brakes and when the sppeed goes below a certain value( about 150 kts) select higher AB(ie 3).
If you are runway limited and nowhere else to go,and manual braking distance is what you have the yes PLEASE set AB MAX (it will quick in faster than you can lift your feet)then as soon as possible (physically) apply max manual braking.