Severe working conditions of friction units in the machine-building field lead to rapid wear, and, as a result, reduced performance. The main reason for reducing the reliability of machine components and mechanisms is the lack of a systematic supply of lubricant throughout the entire overhaul cycle, as a result of which the unit works most of the time in conditions of a lack or even complete absence of lubricant. One of the solutions to the above problem is the development and implementation of adaptive mechanics in friction units without a fundamental design change. This approach will increase the reliability and safety of operation of machine components and mechanisms, as well as simplify the industrial implementation of such systems.