The Carbotech Bobcat 1521 is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX & XP line of compounds, Bobcat 1521 is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521 offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compounds virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention.
Bobcat 1521 operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521 is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser, and has won multiple SCCA Solo 2 and Prosolo National Championships. The Bobcat 1521 compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. Bobcat 1521 compound has also been found to extend the life of your rotors 2-3 times. Thats one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds.
Bobcat 1521 is NOT recommended for any track use.
For Drum Applications turn to the Carbotech 912 Kelated Metallic. An advance organic-metallic compound specially formulated for drum shoe applications in lighter weight race cars and/or high performance street vehicles. High friction coefficient of 0.46 to 0.48, providing excellent braking without any risk of lock-up. Very good brake modulation throughout the entire brake pedal travel range, with excellent wear characteristics, providing an outstanding value. With a price-point significantly below other compounds offering similar performance, 912 is an excellent choice for the budget-minded racer or high-performance driver. Optimal recommended operating temperature range is from ambient to 650°F.
Application:
- 1994-1999 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
- 1999-2002 VOLKSWAGEN CABRIO
- 1993-1994 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL Rear Disc
- 1995-1996 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF CELEBRATION EDITION L4 2.0 ABA
- 1996-1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI L4 2.0 GAS FI N ABA
- 1997-1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GL L4 2.0 GAS FI N ABA Thru 11/98 USA model
- 1988-1989 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Excl Wagon GLI From 10/88
- 1990-1992 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GLI 16-VALVE L4 2.0 GAS FI N 9A Rear Disc Excl Wagon
- 1993-1995 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA CELEBRATION EDITION L4 2.0 ABA Front Disc Excl Wagon
- 1996-1996 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GL GLS TREK WOLFSBURG EDITION L4 2.0 GAS FI N ABA Front Disc Excl Wagon
- 1997-1998 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA GL L4 1.9 ABA Thru 9/98 USA Models Only Excl Wagon
- 1990-1992 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT