As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AFTER TAXI TO THE GATE THE NUMBER 3 REAR BRAKE OVER HEATED AND CAUGHT FIRE. FLIGHT CREW RELEASED THE PARKING BRAKES AND MAINTENANCE USED A GROUND EXTINGUISHER ON THE FIRE. REPLACED THE BRAKE DUE TO OVERHEATING AND THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONARY. CHECK-C 9-23-00 LAX.