What should a pilot do if no assistance is available for hot brakes?

In the situation where a pilot encounters hot brakes and no assistance is available, the best course of action is to shut down and evacuate the aircraft. This decision prioritizes the safety of everyone onboard, as hot brakes present a significant fire hazard that could lead to a more severe incident if the aircraft remains operational. When the aircraft is shut down, it reduces the risk of a potential fire igniting due to the heat generated by the brakes, and evacuating ensures that the crew and passengers are a safe distance away from the aircraft, should any fire occur.

Choosing to evacuate to a safe distance minimizes exposure to danger, particularly from any possible ignition of brake components or landing gear.

While chocking the aircraft might seem like a necessary precaution to prevent movement, it does not effectively address the immediate risk posed by the hot brakes. Similarly, flying to another airfield is impractical in such circumstances as it may exacerbate the risk to the aircraft and its occupants. Therefore, shutting down the aircraft and evacuating is the most prudent action in the presence of hot brakes without available assistance.