An exhaust flap means for motor vehicles comprises an exhaust flap (10) connected with a flap shaft (12). In order to pivot the exhaust flap (10), the flap shaft (12) is connected with a pivot mechanism. The flap shaft (12) is supported via at least one bearing means (20) which comprises a plain bearing sleeve (22). The flap shaft (12) is radially supported by the plain bearing sleeve (22). According to the invention, a contact element (28) is connected with the flap shaft (12) to form an axial bearing. The contact element (28) bears on a face (26) of the plain bearing sleeve (22) and thus forms an axial bearing.