The ABS solenoids are in a rest position(allowing fluid flow) unless activated. Unless dirt in the fluid was pushed into the valves I don't think that could be the problem.
Durning gravity do you get a good flow of fluid? Running fresh fluid through the system was one of my first suggestions. When you pump brakes is there the same pressure at bleeder on caliper as there is at master cylinder lines?

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