diff --git a/bower.json b/bower.json
index 6942811..06b0ec8 100755
--- a/bower.json
+++ b/bower.json
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
     "url": "git://github.com/PolymerElements/iron-selector.git"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "polymer": "Polymer/polymer#v0.8.0-rc.4"
+    "polymer": "Polymer/polymer#v0.8.0-rc.5"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
     "test-fixture": "PolymerElements/test-fixture#^0.8.0",