Rear axle questions

[PP200t]

Hi all
If I need to replace my rear axle, can it be swapped for another one without having to beeld the brakes etc?
The rear discs each look bolted to the axle on square backing plates, can these be just unbolted as a whole and fitted on the new beam?
Does everything else just unclip?
Thanks

 

[Andy03]

The brakes will need to be disconnected buddy And therefore bled.
The bolts your talking about hold the Stub axle and bearing housing on to the rear beam. The discs are held on by the hub nut. This may be hidden by a cover on the outside face of the rear disc