Since I got a
rear rack that mounts onto the axle just like the front one, I wanted to update my hitch. I used some leftover steel stock from my friend and mounted it just like his (to the brake mount). It clears the caliper, disc and rack stanchion by a hair. I want to get mine welded together and finished well (heating it with a torch and dunking it in Rustoleum sounds good). I need to haul the trailer a bit to test it, but I don't foresee any issues.
Oh, and trailer brakes? I've never gone fast enough to have issues with my bike brakes. 180 with Avid BB7 front, 160 BB5 rear.