How do I back off the rear parking brake to pull rotor

[jwmerriss]

I have a 2004 Sequoia. I am trying to replace the rear rotor. I didn't know it had a parking brake in the drum portion. Short of a blow torch, how do I back off the parking brake to remove the rotor?

[GoldenR]

There is a small 1/2" hole to access adjuster on the outboard side of rotor. If you rotate that hole to the 6 o'clock position you will see the adjuster. Insert adjuster tool or small screwdriver and rotate the adjuster. Hope this helps.

[makatak62]

You can also slack the parking brake cable under the dash (especially if it was tightened in the past). Requires a 10mm deep socket.