I went for a drive and tried applying the handbrake and there was no difference in noise and when I got back the drum was very warm I will take it out and will see if the drum is warm after a normal drive.

Will give this a go thanks

I have done new UJs the only thing I need to check at the bearing and handbrake drum. How would I go about checking if it is the handbrake drum?

Hi this thread hasn’t been active for a while just need to know if you got to the bottom of the noise as I have the same problem.