1957 cadillac hearse brakes

[60eldo]

    Can someone tell me what Im missing here. Do I need a master cyl. or a booster, or both and where can I find one please

[Walter Youshock]

First thing you need is the shop manual.  The booster is a Bendix hydro vac on the cowl.  The master cylinder I'd mounted to the frame.

[TJ Hopland]

Is that the year (or one of em?) where the whole assembly was mounted vertical vs. horizontal like you would typically expect? 

[Walter Youshock]

Your booster is missing.  Couldn't see the photos before.  These brake systems were marginal at best and require a lot of work to get correct.  You DEFINITELY want the brakes on a hearse to be in top shape. 

[60eldo]

   Ok, I think I found the master cyl. Am I right or wrong. I crawled under the drivers side just behind the left front wheel I looked up and on the inside of the frame I think I see it. So theres no booster?

[Walter Youshock]

You should be able to see it from the engine compartment with the booster out of the way.  The rod from the brake pedal connects directly to the master cylinder.