diff --git a/distrib/autobuild.py b/distrib/autobuild.py
index 187171384d..8c7b75b6cd 100755
--- a/distrib/autobuild.py
+++ b/distrib/autobuild.py
@@ -21,6 +21,11 @@
 from builder.utils import * 
     
     
+def pull_from_branch():
+    """Pulls commits from the repository."""
+    git_pull()
+    
+    
 def create_build_event():
     """Creates and tags a new build for with today's number."""
     print 'Creating a new build event.'
@@ -375,6 +380,7 @@ def sorted_commands():
 
 
 commands = {
+    'pull': pull_from_branch,
     'create': create_build_event,
     'platform_release': todays_platform_release,
     'changes': update_changes,
@@ -396,6 +402,7 @@ def sorted_commands():
         print 'The arguments must be: (command) [args]'
         print 'Commands:', string.join(sorted_commands())
         print 'Arguments:'
+        print '--branch   Branch to use (default: master)'
         print '--distrib  Doomsday distrib directory'
         print '--events   Event directory (builds are stored here in subdirs)'
         print '--apt      Apt repository'
diff --git a/distrib/pilot.py b/distrib/pilot.py
index 2c5719b3c4..bb3f6be17b 100755
--- a/distrib/pilot.py
+++ b/distrib/pilot.py
@@ -306,10 +306,12 @@ def doTask(task):
     elif task == 'branch_stable':
         msg("SWITCH TO STABLE BRANCH")
         switchToBranch('stable')
+        return autobuild('pull')
         
     elif task == 'branch_master':
         msg("SWITCH TO MASTER BRANCH")
         switchToBranch('master')
+        return autobuild('pull')
 
     elif task == 'tag_build':
         msg("TAG MASTER BRANCH")