diff --git a/DEPS b/DEPS
index 853cf5c20a..2cda0d3ed6 100644
--- a/DEPS
+++ b/DEPS
@@ -2555,18 +2555,6 @@ hooks = [
     'condition': 'checkout_mac',
     'action': ['python', 'src/build/mac_toolchain.py'],
   },
-  # Pull binutils for linux, enabled debug fission for faster linking /
-  # debugging when used with clang on Ubuntu Precise.
-  # https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=352046
-  {
-    'name': 'binutils',
-    'pattern': 'src/third_party/binutils',
-    'condition': 'host_os == "linux"',
-    'action': [
-        'python',
-        'src/third_party/binutils/download.py',
-    ],
-  },
   {
     # Note: On Win, this should run after win_toolchain, as it may use it.
     'name': 'clang',