diff --git a/master.cfg b/master.cfg
index 2b7c22e..d126d0e 100644
--- a/master.cfg
+++ b/master.cfg
@@ -235,7 +235,7 @@ def git_step(branch=''):
                    submodules=True)
 
 
-def git_submodules_update(branch):
+def git_submodules_update():
     command = ['git', 'submodule', 'update', '--remote']
     return ShellCommand(name='Submodules Update',
                         command=command,