A Qantas flight was forced to make an emergency landing after it lost the use of its brakes.

QF1908 from Canberra to Brisbane was due to depart at 5:25 pm but it was delayed.

Shortly after taking off, a warning light came on indicating there was a brake issue with the aircraft, The Courier Mail reports.

A warning light came on indicating there was a brake issue with the aircraft, The Courier Mail reports. News.com.au

The aircraft landed on the longest runway at Brisbane Airport at 8:02 pm with no issues. News.com.au

QF1908 from Canberra to Brisbane was due to depart at 5.25pm but it was delayed. PomInOz

The pilot told passengers there was a technical issue and the aircraft would have to land earlier than usual.

The aircraft landed on the longest runway at Brisbane Airport at 8:02 pm with no issues.

Multiple emergency vehicles were on standby at the airport, following the aircraft into the airport.

A passenger said the pilot handled the situation “extremely well” and you wouldn’t have known the brakes had failed as it was a smooth landing.