NSF...
'Fraid I don't agree either... For me, Autobrake is used because it (apparently) gets the retardation going quicker than I would, and is even (so limits the brake temp difference I would generate).
However, once the aircraft is slowing, I then disengage and use manual braking to match the best / next exit. And this disengagement/transition process is much smoother than the 757/767...
So I just have to decide is it a short roll required (so Medium), medium (Low Autobrake) or long (leave it off). Except of course, don't like Med on the A319 (but suspect I'll wimp out with ABZ and select it!).
As for the CWL incident likely something led to Anti Skid needing to be selected off, and/or, god forbid, the last resort of "short applications of the parking Brake". If the latter, exceptional congrats to the crew for not blowing all 4 main tyres!
NoD