Disadvantage:

1. More expensive than plain bearings with more parts to go wrong
   
2. They are noisier than plain bearings
   
3. Their use at high speeds and loads are limited by centrifugal, fatigue and brinelling effects. Plain bearings can run faster and carry heavier loads.
   
4. Brinelling, fretting can occur during static conditions when the bearing is subjected to vibration
   
5. All rolling bearings have a finite life. If a large number of a particular bearing are produced for a particular application a percentage of premature failures can be anticipated
   
6. Repair of rolling bearings is almost impossible in an average workshop. The entire unit has to be replaced when worn or failed
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   Keywords: Rolling element bearing, rolling, element bearing, bearing, bearing failure, normal life failure, premature failure, over greasing, misalignment, Lubrication failure, Rusting, True Brinelling, Overloading, indentation, cracking bearing, poor fit, loose fit, tight fit, cage wear, smearing
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