Do you have to remove the parking brake get rear rotor off on a 2003 dodge ram 1500?

No, you don't *have* to remove the parking brake to remove the rear rotor on a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The parking brake mechanism on these trucks is integrated into the rear drum brakes (if it's a drum/rotor setup, meaning the parking brake is inside the drum that's part of the rotor assembly on the rear axle). The rotor itself is separate from the parking brake mechanism.

However, it's often *easier* to remove the parking brake shoes (if applicable to your specific rear brake setup). Disconnecting the parking brake mechanism provides more clearance, preventing accidental engagement and allowing you to access all the necessary parts more comfortably. You may need to compress the caliper pistons to install the new rotor, and having the parking brake out of the way can make this simpler.