subject: '82 westy brake pedal action

just got a new brake job, fore and aft, and the feel of the brake pedal is a
little distressing but maybe it's only moi. there's a bit of a whoosh sound
as you depress the pedal and the pedal does not seem to meet resistance,
which is to say brake hard, as soon as i'd like or am accustomed to.  i have
the sense that i can also pump it up slightly and improve on that point of
resistance. but, once we get to that point, it stops firmly.  pushing hard
on the pedal and holding it for 10-15 seconds produces no softening so
evidently no air in the system.  how much play before the pedal can't move
any farther downward is normal? that's more than anyone could possible want
to read about a brake pedal but any chat on the subject would be
appreciated.  art '82 westy