Monty,

This is what I have learned from removing the rotors.

1) Condition of brake shoes can only be observed once rotors are removed.
2) Adjustment of e-brake can be made at wheel or by adjusting rear cable, however adjusting screw on rear cable can only be reached once exhaust is removed.
3) Eventhough shoes are not worn they can become brittle and lose their holding ability.
4) Removing rotors requires removing caliper and set screw and then lubricating, heating, and banging the heck out of it from behing with a sledge.
5) Install new or old rotors with a lot of anti-seize.

Steve