diff --git a/zuul.d/pipelines.yaml b/zuul.d/pipelines.yaml
index 100961b..e7a38e9 100644
--- a/zuul.d/pipelines.yaml
+++ b/zuul.d/pipelines.yaml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
       Build failed (check pipeline).  For information on how to proceed, see
       http://docs.openstack.org/infra/manual/developers.html#automated-testing
     manager: independent
-    precedence: low
+    precedence: normal
     require:
       gerrit:
         open: True
@@ -39,7 +39,7 @@
       Build failed (gate pipeline).  For information on how to proceed, see
       http://docs.openstack.org/infra/manual/developers.html#automated-testing
     manager: dependent
-    precedence: normal
+    precedence: high
     supercedes: check
     post-review: True
     require: