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It does sound like the M/C.
Sort of but the M/C pistons don't move during pad replacement, only the wheel cylinders do. What can happen is one of the M/C pistons moves further down the M/C bore during the process of bleeding and scratches the seal(s). It's also possible a lump of debris (product of corrosion) has been caught between a seal and the M/C bore. That might dislodge as the M/C piston returns and the load comes off the seal if the pedal is pumped.
so whats happened most likely is that where the pistons was in the master cylinder it has worn into the alloy a little with the old pads, when you fitted the new pads the piston has moved back some in the master cylinder pack past the wear point. there may be a small ridge/lip in the master cylinder where it has let fluid past the piston allowing it to travel a lot further.
Sort of but the M/C pistons don't move during pad replacement, only the wheel cylinders do. What can happen is one of the M/C pistons moves further down the M/C bore during the process of bleeding and scratches the seal(s). It's also possible a lump of debris (product of corrosion) has been caught between a seal and the M/C bore. That might dislodge as the M/C piston returns and the load comes off the seal if the pedal is pumped.