diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/position_relative_tool.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/position_relative_tool.cpp
index 591ae47340..6cd5e8c6a0 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/position_relative_tool.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/position_relative_tool.cpp
@@ -74,7 +74,6 @@ int POSITION_RELATIVE_TOOL::PositionRelative( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
             {
                 sTool->FilterCollectorForHierarchy( aCollector, true );
                 sTool->FilterCollectorForMarkers( aCollector );
-                sTool->FilterCollectorForFreePads( aCollector );
             },
             !m_isFootprintEditor /* prompt user regarding locked items */ );