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I had the same problem after I had my wheel bearings replaced.
Try checking for play in your hub nuts. With your lug nuts tightend and the front corner of your car jacked up try moving the tire to see if there is play in the hub.
If there is play, remove the wheel/tire and tighten the center nut till the play is gone.
What happens is, if there is play, the rotor will move enough to push the brake pads away from the rotor. That is why you have to pump the brakes to get the pads back to the correct position.

Good Luck