I wonder if there are Smart Car forums that may have more specifically targeted solutions.
If it weren't required by law I wouldn't bother with the brakes in that weight range (sub 2000 lb). Here in California it looks like anything over 1500 lbs needs brakes. Maybe you could approach it from that angle... Go to a public scale and pay the 20 bucks to weigh the car. If the car is below the max weight for no trailer brakes, call it a trailer. It'll depend on how the laws are written in your home state.
I tried towing my truck without brakes once. I noticed the 8500lbs immediately.
Just the other day I towed a friend's car that was 2500ish and didn't notice much difference at all. His brake system was different than mine, so no brakes on that trial.
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