A319
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 180; Flight Crew Total 16000; Flight Crew Type 3000
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe
General Declared Emergency
Aircraft
On final we experienced a BRAKING Auto Brake Fail ECAM at 3;000 feet on final. Elected to execute a go around; reviewed FM procedures; landing performance for worst case scenario (A/S failure). Declared emergency with Approach; determined best landing runway due to length and prevailing winds (300/18G24). Attempted contact with [Dispatch and Maintenance] via ACARS to no avail. [Maintenance] did send ACARS indicating a 1.45 additional landing factor if A/S failed. Flight attendants briefed to ensure they knew where their exits were and to identify possible helpers if landing resulted in runway excursion and evacuation necessary. Flew visual approach to uneventful landing; cleared and stopped with Alternate Brakes. After fire trucks inspected aircraft we elected to [stop] short of gate for tow-in. Tow-in and aircraft securing uneventful.
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A319 flight crew reported they got ECAM for 'BRAKING - AUTO BRAKE FAIL' on final. They elected to declare an emergency; go around and review the procedures; and landed normally with alternate brakes.