Abstract: An exhaust flap means for motor vehicles comprises a housing (10) in which an exhaust flap (12) is arranged. The exhaust flap (12) is connected with a flap shaft (14) for pivoting the exhaust flap (12). The housing (10) comprises two passage openings (22) opposite each other for guiding through the flap shaft (14). Further, two bearing means (18,40) for supporting the flap shaft (14) are provided. To permit an evening out of an offset between the two passage openings (22), one bearing means (18) comprises a bearing body (24) of ceramics, which has a spherical configuration. The opposite bearing means (40) comprises a bearing sleeve of graphite.