In this work, study of wear modes of antifriction layers of B83 babbitt during tribological tests was carried out. The assumed conditions for changing wear modes were determined during testing with a continuous increase in load by analyzing data of changes in the coefficient of friction and temperature near the contact zone. The data obtained made it possible to conduct experiments for a deeper study of the processes occurring in the friction zone. The results of friction experiments and studies by electron microscopy confirmed the correctness of the assumption about the conditions for change of wear modes. Changes in wear modes and wear mechanisms were judged by the behavior of the friction coefficient, the difference in friction surfaces, wear products, and wear intensity. The results obtained will make it possible to determine and recommend the modes of "wear-free" operation of the babbitt alloy.