I also believe it's the rear brakes. We don't have a separate drum-type emergency brake, it uses the calipers on the back. I think it's totally normal and I wouldn't worry about it.

 

mine wasnt the brakes, becuase it would happen irregardless of whether i had the ebrake on or not.

 

get it too.. i think i have the noisiest (sp?) car (as far as drivetrain) ever!

 

I have had the clunk for 20,000 miles. Also have had the pads stick to the rotor noise, which warped my rotors. Word to the wise, do not use the e-brake when parking the car, especially after driving hard or in the rain. Just put it in gear. Have done this and no more problems with the brakes.

Gumpy.

 

bump.
I have the same noise in my stock IX. I usually get it when I back-up with my wheel cut to the right. I don't think it's brake related, it sounds like it's right @ the muffler area. I'm dying to know what it is, but haven't had time to chase it down yet.

 

Nothing to worry about, I havent been in an EVO that hasnt done it. Mine's been doing it for 61k miles and still does it from time to time.