Hi All, I noticed today a cracking noise coming from my car's rear when applying brake pedal while in park. I can only hear it if I push it slowly, actually the slower, the more noise it makes. Same thing with the handbrake. Same noise comes out if I steer the wheel when it's either on handbrake or I'm pushing the pedal. Same noise when I get out of the car with handbrake on. Any ideas on what could it be? Should I take it to dealership? It's a new civic with just 4k miles on it.

Here is the audio sample Vocaroo | Voice message First 10 seconds is the pedal and the next 10 is the handbrake.

 

probably the return springs making noise this is common with drum brakes. you can try spraying brake cleaner then lubeing them up.