[Akimbeau]

I resolved the issue. It was not air in the line, Joyridin was correct that it was the caliper e brake adjustment. What I was doing wrong was that you need to first fully depress the caliper piston with the e brake adjustment all the way out. This allows the piston to start as far back into the caliper as possible, expelling excess hydraulic fluid. Then you adjust the e brake mechanism to take up all the excess pad gap. THis allows for the minimal amount of hydraulics operating the brakes. Unfortunately the instructions I was following did not include this step in the adjustment procedure and I had to figure it out on my own. My brain hurts...

Thanks to all for your help!

Kim