Well, I've never flown other jet if not the B737 and one thing I can say...
The acfts equipped with carbon brakes are waaaaaaay more grabby than the ones with steel brakes.
Yes... I've read the FCTM section regarding proper brake usage. But as far as I've talked to my colleagues, they have the exact same opinion.
On the other hand, when flying as a passenger in the Airbus (319/20/21) I don't feel the grabby brakes.