Hi Bill , Check the pad gap between the pads and the disc , if you've got more than a few thou , this is probably the reason the first lever travel goes back to the bar . Did you have a lip on the brake disc that you had to pull the calliper over/ from to get it off . This would have pushed the pistons back into the calliper . After the first pull on the lever quickly let the lever out and pull it on again , if the lever feels a lot better I.E less travel and firmer this should prove it . It's caused by the calliper seals grabbing the pistons and pulling them back in to the calliper to far . The first pump of the lever will move the pads to the disc , the second ( if done quickly ) will make the pads contact the disc . If this is the case you'll need to strip the calliper and replace the seals , making sure you clean out the groves the seals sit in . Also make sure the pads and pistons move freely and aren't stuck before you strip the calliper . You may just get away with pumping the pistons out slightly and cleaning and copper slipping them .
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