... and roller-type bearings, and by special antifriction metals in many plain bearings Application of friction to bearings An appreciation of friction and how it applies in actual bearings is helpful ... chapter five friction and bearings Technical terms Friction, static friction, sliding friction, rolling friction, fluid friction, surface-finish, traction, adhesion, coefficient of friction, radial, ... rolling friction and is less than sliding friction This applies to ball and roller bearings, which are used in various parts of motor vehicles ■ Ball and roller bearings are used to reduce friction, ...