It sounds like adjustment to me - first few pumps take up the slack, and then you have pedal.
Are you keeping the car stationary? I've had issues before with 'oval' drums - adjust fine on a 'high spot' but as soon as you move a little, you hit a low spot and need a few pumps.
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