Some advantages and disadvantages of rolling contact bearing over sliding contact bearing are

Advantages :

 (i)        Low starting and running friction at low speeds

 (ii)       Ability to sustain momentary shock loads

 (iii)      Low maintenance cost and reliability of service

 (iv)      Ease and accuracy of shaft alignment, mounting and erecting

Disadvantages :

 (i)        High initial cost

 (ii)       Low resistance to shock loading

 (iii)      Produces noise at high speed

 (iv)      Designing of bearing housing is complicated

 (iv)      Designing of bearing housing is complicated