Originally Posted by
Chris_in_Miami
I'd leave it the way it is - the brake attachment should prevent the entire rack from sliding down on those tapered fork legs, which could be disastrous.
+1
I would assemble with blue Loctite or similar threadlocking compound. Nylon-insert lock nuts work pretty good too. Pay attention to the connecting hoop over the tire - if you lose a hoop fastener, either side of the rack could rotate into the revolving wheel, which could also be disastrous.