diff --git a/src/core/core.controller.js b/src/core/core.controller.js
index 92cfcd01794..79a5aa4c018 100644
--- a/src/core/core.controller.js
+++ b/src/core/core.controller.js
@@ -225,9 +225,6 @@ helpers.extend(Chart.prototype, /** @lends Chart */ {
 			me.resize(true);
 		}
 
-		// Make sure scales have IDs and are built before we build any controllers.
-		me.ensureScalesHaveIDs();
-		me.buildOrUpdateScales();
 		me.initToolTip();
 
 		// After init plugin notification